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By Mark Frangos Special to the National Herald

ATHENS — Three giant cranes be- gan the painstaking task Sunday, October 14 of transferring hun- dreds of iconic statues and friezes from the Acropolis to an ultra-mod- ern museum located below the an- cient Athens landmark. The operation started with the transfer of part of the frieze at the northern end of the Parthenon. That fragment alone weighed 2.3 tons and in the months to come, the cranes will move objects as heavy as 2.5 tons. Packed in a metal casing the frieze, which shows a ancient reli- gious festival in honor of the god- dess Athena, was transferred from the old museum next to the Parthenon to the new one 984 feet below. Under a cloudy sky, with winds AP PHOTO/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS of 19 to 24 miles an hour, the three Acropolis Museum cranes passed the package down to its new home, in an operation that "Everything passed off well, de- lasted one and a half hours. spite the wind," Zambas told AFP. Following the operation on site Most of the more than 300 more AP PHOTO/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS was Culture Minister Michalis Li- ancient objects should be trans- A crane moves a 2.3-ton marble block part of the Parthenon frieze to the new Acropolis museum as people watch the operation in Athens on Sunday, apis, who also attended Thursday's ferred over the next four months, October 14, 2007. Workers moved the first of the sculptural masterpieces from the historic hilltop site where it has been for the last 2,400 years. two-hour dry run, along with sever- Liapis said, weather conditions per- al archaeologists, engineers, mitting. The cranes will stay on site restoration experts and techni- a further six weeks to handle some cians. smaller objects. "It's a moving moment," said Li- The operation will cost 1.6 mil- apis. "This is an international event lion euros (2.2 million dollars) and Christodoulos Now Considering his Options that will soon allow the opening of has been insured to the value of the new museum where thousands 400 million euros. By Evan C. Lambrou mid-August. Details concerning other treatment ton; and the Sidney Kimmel Com- of tourists will be able to admire The new museum, designed by Special to The National Herald The transplant operation, which options were not yet released at prehensive Cancer Center at Johns these precious relics." Swiss-born architect Bernard was being conducted by one of the press time, but UMJMMC officials Hopkins in Baltimore. On Thursday, the culture minis- Tschumi, will house Greece's NEW YORK – Archbishop finest transplantation surgeons in said the Archbishop’s medical file Once the other experts get back ter said the move would be halted if Parthenon collection and other Christodoulos of Athens & All the world, Dr. Andreas Tzakis, was had been sent to specialists at Jack- to UMJMMC, a course of treatment there were storms or strong winds, finds from the Acropolis. It is due to Greece was released from the Uni- stopped soon after it started be- son memorial, and also to experts will be determined and prescribed. since the relics' safety was the main open to the public in early 2008. versity of Miami/Jackson Memorial cause the Greek American physi- at four leading cancer hospitals The Archbishop, who is report- consideration. Spanning 25,000 square meters Medical Center last Saturday, Octo- cian and his team discovered that across the country, and they were edly in good spirits, in spite of the This unprecedented transfer of (nearly 270,000 square feet), the ber 13, just under a week after cancer had spread into Christodou- awaiting the respective responses. dire threat to his long-term health, so many ancient objects was "tech- three-story structure will mainly highly anticipated liver transplant los’ abdominal lining. The four other hospitals review- told the National Herald he hopes nically very difficult and delicate", house relics and artifacts dating surgery was aborted. The ailing The 68-year-old Archbishop’s ing Christodoulos’ case history are to begin his first round of treatment Liapis stressed. back to between 800 and 500 B.C prelate returned to his temporary physicians then started consulting Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer in the United States and then, ide- But windy conditions did not from other historical sites such as residence in Miami, a friend’s with oncologists at Jackson Memo- Center in New York; Dana-Farber ally, go back home and continue his mar the move Sunday, and the op- the Athena Nike temple, dedicated apartment, where the he has been rial about other treatments, since Cancer Institute in Boston; M.D. eration's chief engineer Kostas staying since he arrived stateside in surgery was no longer an option. Anderson Cancer Center in Hous- Continued on page 4 Zambas pronounced it a success. Continued on page 9 Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Omogenia Lineman Learned the Value of Prays for Working Hard from Parents Christodoulos

By Michael C. Wright the 2003 NFL Draft by the Baltimore By Dimitri Soultogiannis The Times-Union Ravens and signed with the Jaguars Special to the National Herald on March 2, 2007. History, politics and Greek In this Q&A with the Times- NEW YORK – The Greek American mythology - Jaguars offensive tackle Union, Pashos describes his upbring- community across the nation is Tony Pashos is into all of it. He was ing, his parents and his views on en- praying for Archbishop Christodou- born Anthony George Pashos on Au- hancing America's educational sys- los, whose liver transplant was gust 3, 1980 and is fluent in Greek. tem: aborted mid-operation after sur- He was drafted in the 5th round of Question: Is it true you speak geons found that the patient's can- three languages? cer had spread to the abdominal PASHOS: I picked up a little bit of cavity. German from playing [in] NFL Eu- “I join all Greek-Americans and rope, but I wouldn’t say I’m fluent. all Greek Orthodox Christians in Greek is my first language. My par- praying for a mercy of complete Rigas Appeals ents taught me that. Obviously, they healing for this fine Orthodox were Greek immigrants. They felt prelate and Father of souls,” said Case to U.S. like they could teach me Greek and Maria Vedouros a 7th grade teacher the school teachers could teach me from Patterson, N.J. “My prayers English. I’ve had very good teachers, are with him. May the Lord guide Supreme Court very good speech path[ology]. his physicians in precision, wis- Q: Did you learn English as a sec- dom, and skill and may he recover ond language? quickly and fully.” By Al Lewis PASHOS: Oh yeah. My mom and According to Ms. Vedouros, a Denver Post dad didn’t graduate high school so daughter of immigrants from they were born and raised in Greece. Cephalonia, God has more work for PHILADELPHIA – Adelphia Com- What they could teach me was our this Servant of God. munications founder John Rigas culture, but I learned everything else “We must continue to pray for and his son, the defunct cable com- from the school system and Ameri- AP/BRIAN BAER the treatment of his liver problem,” pany's chief financial officer, have can culture. Survivors of the Armenian genocide listen to the speeches from representatives of the House Foreign Af- she said. appealed their fraud convictions to Q: What was it like growing up in fairs Committee on a measure that would recognize the World War I-era killings of Armenians as a geno- Thomas and Sylvia Kress of Edi- the U.S. Supreme Court. Illinois speaking Greek as your first cide which is strongly opposed by Turkey on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. The measure passed 27-21. son, N.J. were shocked with the John Rigas, 82, was sentenced language? Archbishop’s release from the hos- to 15 years and Timothy Rigas, 51, PASHOS: It was different. When I pital after his operation failed. “We to 20 years for their roles in Adel- went to school and everything, it felt are very sad, we did not expect phia's collapse. They were convict- like I was in America. But the mo- things to turn out this way,” they ed in 2004 on multiple charges of ment I came home and opened my said. securities fraud, conspiracy to com- door, I was back in Greece. The food Genocide Resolution’s Support Fading When asked to comment on the mit bank fraud and bank fraud. I was eating, the language, the cul- In a decision upholding their ture, even my church, it was true … By Richard Simon, The House resolution poses a lawmakers who withdrew their Continued on page 4 convictions, an appeals court said you know when people start using Los Angeles Times quandary for Democratic support- support this week are Democrats, the family looted more than $200 two words to describe themselves, ers, particularly Speaker Nancy and one of Pelosi's closest allies -- million from Adelphia, spending Native-American, Polish American? I WASHINGTON - A controversial Pelosi (D-San Francisco), who has Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.), chair- the money on personal expenses was a true and still am a Greek- measure to officially recognize the promised to bring it to the floor man of the House Defense Appro- that ranged from $3 million to pro- American. You know, I grew up on Armenian genocide, which only Armenian Americans, an impor- priations Committee -- is working Rev. E. Gratsias, duce a film by John Rigas' daughter both sides of the ball. That’s the way days ago appeared headed for ap- tant constituency in California, to defeat the measure. The House to $6,000 to fly two Christmas trees I see it. proval in the House, has begun to have pushed for years to get Con- leadership has yet to set a date for a to New York. Q: Your father, Georgios, is a fore- lose support. The change comes in gress to declare the early 20th cen- vote but has been aiming to hold it 66, Passes Away In an appeal filed Wednesday, man at a steel mill. Is he tough? the face of furious protests by the tury killing of Armenians by Ot- before Thanksgiving. they asked the top U.S. court to PASHOS: He’s high energy. My Turkish government and warnings toman Turks a genocide. But some Although the number of cospon- By Stavros Marmarinos overturn a federal appeals court de- dad started working when he was 8 of possible repercussions for U.S. Democrats have grown increasing- sors is not necessarily an indication Special to the National Herald cision that affirmed their convic- years old. He was bringing home military operations in Iraq. ly uneasy about voting for a resolu- of a measure's fate -- some lawmak- tions, said Lawrence McMichael, money for his home in Greece. Then Seven representatives withdrew tion that could be seen as harming ers have signaled their support for NEW YORK – “I ask for your they immigrated here in ’72 and he as cosponsors on Monday, followed national security or jeopardizing the resolution even though they are prayers,” said Rev Fr. Emannuel Continued on page 5 picked up with a steel factory called by at least four more Tuesday. Since U.S. troops in Iraq. not cosponsors -- supporters be- Gratsias in a letter he sent to mem- Ryerson in Chicago and he’s worked Jan. 30, when the resolution was President Bush telephoned lieved the measure had its best bers of the Holy Resurrection com- To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 there ever since. The thing is, that’s a introduced, at least 21 representa- Pelosi on Tuesday to urge her not to chance in years to pass after more munity of Brookville, Long Island. e-mail: hard job and there’s long hours. The tives have pulled their names, leav- bring up the resolution, which calls than half of the House members On Tuesday, October 16, Fr. Grat- [email protected] biggest lessons of my life, I’ve ing 215 cosponsors -- short of a ma- on the president to "accurately signed on. sias passed away next to his wife, learned through watching the older jority of the House. characterize the systematic and de- The sudden drop in support Presvytera Alexandra, and his two people in my family, mom, dad and "Now is not the appropriate time liberate annihilation of 1,500,000 comes less than week after the res- children John and Alexander. grandparents. I remember the days for us to stick our finger in the eye Armenians as genocide." Pelosi said olution cleared the House Foreign Last January doctors diagnosed when my dad was fainting at home of an important ally," said Rep. on national television Sunday that Affairs Committee. Fr. Gratsias, 66, with pancreatic *102007* Mike Ross (D-Ark.), who removed she had never heard from the presi- Continued on page 6 himself as a cosponsor on Monday. dent on the issue. Nine of the 11 Continued on page 5 Continued on page 8 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 20, 2007

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■ OCTOBER 20-NOVEMBER 11 artist" at her graduation. In 1983, ASTORIA – Theatron Inc. cordially the City of New York and the invites the community to “Ap- Queens Council on the Arts spon- ateones & Sia! (Crooks & Co!)” a sored her New York Debut at Alice new comedy at the theater of the Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, where Hellenic Cultural Center of the she received a standing ovation. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese (Cres- She has returned several times to cent Street and Newton Ave.) from Lincoln Center, and also performed October 20 – November 11 on Fri- at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital days & Saturdays at 8PM and Sun- Hall, the Kennedy Center, Merkin days 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Star- Concert Hall, and in major venues ring Ioanna Armata, Demetrios throughout the United States as Bonaros, John Kallianiotis, Stan well as France, England, Switzer- Kayafas, Ero Lefa, Elena Paloumbis land, Greece, Spain, Canada, and and Manos Pantelidis. Tickets are Mexico, including both European $25. For more information, call and American television and radio 718-721-7610 or e-mail at broadcasts. This season, Ms. Koras [email protected]. continues her Beethoven and Chopin Plus series, sponsored by ■ OCTOBER 28 Mid-America Productions. Last sea- ELMHURST, Ill. – The Greek Ortho- son, Ms. Koras performed an all- dox Church of Saint Demetrios cor- Mozart 250th Birthday Tribute con- dially invites the community to a cert at Weill Recital Hall to a stand- celebration of its 40th anniversary ing ovation. In recent seasons, Ms. celebration at The Cotillion Ban- Koras has performed in a special quets (360 S. Creekside Drive) on program for the United States Am- Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 5:30 bassadors in Washington, DC; in PM. Tickets are $75. The church recitals at the Kennedy Center; in traces its roots to 1966, when a concerts sponsored by the National group of individuals came together Symphony Orchestra; in the to establish a church in the growing Recording Industry's Music Perfor- area. The first liturgy was held on mance Trust Fund as arranged by TNH/COSTAS BEJ February 18, 1967, at a rented fa- the American Federation of Musi- Fundraising for Ailing Mom from New Jerysey cility about one mile north of the cians; in programs in Spain, current location. The fledgling Greece, and Brazil; on the Smith- A fundraiser was held by the Cyprus Federation and its New York and New Jersey chapters for Demetra Constantinides, 35, who suffered a community included 120 members. sonian website; and in concerts heart attack at her Koumbaras’ house while on a playdate with her two young children on February 4th, 2007. Even though 911 was called im- Today, more than 500 families call sponsored by the Curtis Alumni mediately, the lack of oxygen to her brain has resulted in an anoxic coma which has affected all parts of her brain, motor skills, learning abili- Saint Demetrios home. For more in- and Leschetizky Associations. Ms. ty and memory. She has had two surgeries including having a defribulator put in her heart to prevent future heart arrhythmias and had a Bak- formation, call 630-834-7010. Koras has received top prizes in lafin pump put in her belly that helps loosen her muscles since they became so stiff and atrophic from being bed ridden. The cost for her reha- several international and national bilitation has already reached hundreds of thousands of dollars that is owed and the amount is growing every day. The event took place on ■ NOVEMBER 2 piano competitions, including: the Towers on the Green in Floral Park, New York on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Pictured above from left to right: Despina Axiotakis, Yiannis DETROIT, Mich. – The American International Chopin Young Pi- Constantinides, Nikos Paphitis, Peter Louca, Sophia Kotzia and Christos Nikolaou. Hellenic Congress – Greek Ameri- anists Competition, first prize; the can Organizations & The World International American Music Music Institute cordially invites the Scholarship Association Piano community to a Special Benefit Competition, first prize; the Inter- Concert for Greek Wildfires Relief national Concert Artists Guild Fund at the International Banquet Competition, “Fine Artistry and Greek American Institute Celebrates 95th Anniversary & Conference Center (400 Monroe Musical Excellence Award”; the Na- Street) on Friday, November 2 at 7 tional Young Musicians Foundation By Dimitri Soultogiannis PM. Special guest appearance by Competition, first prize; the Kosz- Special to the National Herald Pavlo. Free admission with dona- ciusko Foundation Competition; tion of trees: $20 – 2 trees; $50 – 5 the La Gesse Foundation Fellow- NEW YORK – The Greek American trees; $100 – 10 trees; $1,000 – ship of France; the Adopt-An-Artist Institute of New York (GAI) cele- 100 “Tree Grove”; $5,000 – 500 Award of New York City; the Ruth brated its 95th anniversary on Sat- “Tree Glen.” Drawing for tickets to Slenszynska Award for Piano, as urday, October 13, 2007 at Pavlos PBS January concert taping well as other awards. In addition to Zoodohos Peghe Greek-Orthodox & meet and greet. For more infor- being an active performing artist, Cathedral in the Bronx. Approxi- mation, call Kalliope at 248-596- Ms. Koras has served on the facul- mately 120 people, mainly alumni 9662 or e-mail at AHCorg@sbc- ties of Temple University and the from the 1940s and 50s gathered at global.net. University of the Arts in Philadel- the church’s gymnasium for this phia. Tickets are $35 and $15 for very important community re- ■ NOVEMBER 2-3 students and seniors. For more in- union. PORTLAND, Ore.; SEATTLE, Wash. formation call 212-247-7800. “I was brought into the church – Capella Romana cordially invites 40 days after I was born and I have the community to its 17th Annual ■ NOVEMBER 10 been a member of the community Season at Saint Mary’s Cathedral in CHICAGO, Ill. – The American Hel- ever since,” said Kosmas Bokios, a Portland, Oregon and Town Hall in lenic Institute Foundation in coop- first generation Greek American, Seattle, Washington on November eration with The World Council of whose wife and daughters have al- 2-3 at 8 PM. Cappella Romana's Hellenes Abroad (S.A.E.) U.S.A. so graduated from the school. “We name refers to the medieval Greek Region cordially invites the com- are looking forward to our centen- concept of the Roman oikoumene munity to the 6th Annual Confer- nial celebration in five years, not (inhabited world), which em- ence on the Future of Hellenism in many establishments can say that.” braced Rome and Western Europe, America at Hilton Chicago on No- The event that was sponsored by as well as the Byzantine Empire of vember 10. A reception will be held the GAI Alumni Association and at- Constantinople ("New Rome") and on November 9 from 6-7:30 PM at tracted members from across the its Slavic commonwealth. Each the Hellenic Museum and Cultural nation. program in some way reflects the Center (801 West Adams St., 4th “I understand people came from musical, cultural and spiritual her- Floor). The conference begins at 8 states like Arizona and California,” itage of this ecumenical vision. A AM Saturday, November 10 with Mr. Bokios said. According to Mr. free pre-concert lecture by Dr. John registration and coffee. It is fol- Bokios, a member of the school Chryssavgis, theological consultant lowed by the opening keynote council, the event was attended by to the "Green Patriarch," His All Ho- speech by Professor Dan Geor- two and, in some cases, three gen- liness Bartholomew, Ecumenical gakas, Director, Greek American erations of Greek Americans. Patriarch of Constantinople pre- Studies Project, Center for Byzan- “From grandparents to parents cedes each concert at 7:00pm. A tine and Modern Greek Studies, to children,” he said. TNH/COSTAS BEJ panel discussion with audience in- Queens College-CUNY on “The The GAI has 206 students and The Greek American Institute of New York (GAI) celebrated its 95th anniversary on Saturday, October teraction forms the last part of the Now and Future of Greek Ameri- 35 teachers and its alumnus mail- 13, 2007 at Zoodohos Peghe Greek-Orthodox Cathedral in the Bronx.Pictured above from left to evening's presentation. Led by ca.” Other topics and sessions will ing list consists of 600 names. Most right: Rev. Sylvester Berberis, Nikolaos Papson, James Kontsikas, Anna Prokop and Nikos Balidis. Alexander Lingas, Cappella Ro- follow. For more information, call students are from the Bronx. mana is joined by Medieval Strings 202-785-8430. “In the past when the school was the Greek heritage, language and years among students and teachers product of these accomplish- (Margriet Tindemans, Shira Kam- the only Greek American School in culture. is very strong. ments,” he said. “Tonight, I invite men, and David Morris) in a vision- ■ NOVEMBER 16-18 the area we had students from As- “Our school has been blessed “It doesn’t matter if you gradu- you to reserve a special place for ary new work by Robert Kyr for WASHINGTON, D.C. – The World toria as well as Washington over the years with wonderful ated in 1940, 1957, 1968, or 1978 the school in your hearts remem- eight voices, two vielles and viola Council of Hellenes Abroad Heights,” Mr. Bokios said. teachers and wonderful principals the point is we never leave GAI af- bering all these wonderful mo- da gamba, and percussion. The text (S.A.E.), the Hellenic American Na- During the event, a video pre- who helped us students become all ter we graduate,” she said. “I am ments you spent in your class- is drawn from the Greek Orthodox tional Council and the American sentation was made with pictures we’ve dreamed of becoming,” said blessed and privileged to have this rooms, the courtyard, and of course Service for the Environment from Hellenic Institute cordially invites from the graduate classes of 1940 Ms. Zarvos, who also mentioned job and to be part of a legacy of 95 the church.” Mt. Athos and prayers and invoca- the community to a symposium through the latest class of 2006. the name of Ms. Despo Athanasi- years.” Fr. Berberis also called the alum- tions of indigenous peoples, related “Meeting the Needs of Young Greek Sophia Zarvos, the President of the ades a former principal at the Father Sylvester Berberis re- ni to recall all the evolution that to living in harmony with nature. Americans: Opportunities and Per- school’s Alumni Association who school. ferred to GAI as the “student’s has taken place in the grounds of For more information, call Mark spectives,” at Georgetown Univer- was also the Master of Ceremonies Current Principal Ann Prokop, home away from home.” the school. Powell at 503-236-8202 or e-mail sity on November 16-18. Events in- for the night pointed out that in who is not an alumna of GAI, said “We all need to continue the “Take a moment and smile be- at [email protected]. clude a concert by renowned Greek 1912 the GAI was officially recog- “family runs very deep at GAI,” Ac- legacy of the GAI, over the past 95 cause you and your alma mater singer Elly Paspala and a screening nized by the State of New York as cording to Ms. Prokop, the bond years we have seen wonderful re- have achieved that together,” he ■ NOVEMBER 2-15 of the film “The Journey: The the school that strived to maintain that has been perpetuated over the sults and you, the alumni, are the said. NEW YORK; FOREST HILLS, N.Y. – Greek American Dream.” For more The Hellenic American Chamber of information, call 773-783-5555. Commerce cordially invites the community to The New York City ■ THROUGH MAY 2008 Greek Film Festival at Cinema Vil- NEW YORK – The Children’s Muse- lage in Manhattan and Cinemart in um of Manhattan cordially invites John Catsimatidis Still Eyeing New York City Mayoral Run Forest Hills from Friday, November the community to “Gods, Myths & 2 to Thursday, November 15. Man- Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece,” NEW YORK (AP) – Mayor Michael Supermarket mogul John Catsi- ble mayoral run in two years, pre- It is reminiscent of Bloomberg's hattan event will run from Novem- an exhibition which allows children Bloomberg can't run for City Hall matidis, a Democrat who is one of sumably to avoid what is expected pitch to voters in both his mayoral ber 2-8, Forest Hills from Novem- to explore the world of ancient again in 2009, but a second billion- Hillary Rodham Clinton's biggest to be a crowded Democratic field. campaigns, for which he spent ber 9-15. Twelve films will be Greece at CMOM (The Tisch Build- aire businessman is positioning donors, has switched his party reg- It is exactly what the billionaire more than $155 million of his own shown including “A Touch of ing, 212 West 83rd Street). Your himself to be just like Mike. istration in anticipation of a possi- CEO Bloomberg did before his suc- money. He has declared that he is Spice,” “Brides,” “The Heart of the initial tour guides will be the great cessful 2001 bid for City Hall. beholden to no one because he Beast” and “Chariton’s Choir.” gods Zeus, Poseidon and Athena as Catsimatidis owns the Gristede's does not take public funding. Many of the films directors will ap- they reminisce about their powers grocery chain, has real estate hold- "Basic common sense tells me pear in person. For more informa- and responsibilities. Learn how the ings worth hundreds of millions of that we, as New Yorkers, must con- tion, call 212-629-6380. Ancient Greeks believed gods and dollars, and owns the United Refin- tinue to build on the foundation mortals interacted and take an on- ing Company, which controls more put in play by Mayors Giuliani and ■ NOVEMBER 4 screen personality quiz to deter- than 350 gas stations and a Penn- Bloomberg if we want to grow and NEW YORK – MidAmerica Produc- mine which mythological character sylvania refinery. flourish," Catsimatidis wrote in a tions cordially invites the commu- you are most like. Visit the gymna- His fortune was estimated by letter to GOP leaders. nity to “Beethoven and Chopin sium (school) and oikos (home) to Forbes magazine at $2.1 billion – a He stopped short of declaring Plus,” a concert starring pianist discover which skills were most val- fraction of Bloomberg's estimated his candidacy but has already made Aglaia Koras at Weill Recital Hall ued in Ancient Greek boys and $11.5 billion – and he could sink a several hires, including Rob Ryan, (154 West 57th Street) on Sunday, girls. Explore the importance of good amount into a mayoral cam- an aide to former Gov. George Pata- November 4 at 8:30 PM. Ms. Koras athletic competition as you arm paign.?In a letter to Republican ki, and retained election lawyer will play works by Beethoven, wrestle ancient Greek counterparts leaders on Thursday, Catsimatidis Lawrence Mandelker. Chopin, Granados, Kalomiris, using mechanical arms, or test your explained that he will explore a The field of potential Democrats Rachmaninoff and Schubert. Ms. leg strength as you learn about an- mayoral bid over the next few includes Christine Quinn, the city Koras made her debut at age eleven cient jumpers. Become familiar months, and hinted at what could council speaker; William Thomp- with the San Francisco Symphony with the ancient Greek alphabet by likely be a core campaign message. son Jr., city comptroller; Anthony Orchestra. Recognition by her men- translating messages from Greek to "We can't turn this city back over Weiner, a U.S. congressman who tor, Greek pianist Gina Bachauer, English. Learn about the heroism of to the professional politicians who represents Brooklyn and Queens; drew the attention of Rudolf ancient Greek women in myth and are waiting in the wings," he wrote. and Adolfo Carrion, the Bronx bor- Serkin, then Director of the Curtis daily life and compete with the "The names and faces may be new, ough president. Institute of Music in Philadelphia, goddess Athena in a virtual weav- but the results will be the same; Besides Clinton, Catsimatidis where Ms. Koras studied for several ing contest. Climb inside a 12 foot crime rates will soar, quality of life has also given to former mayor years on full scholarship with tall Trojan Horse before stepping will decline, special interest groups Rudy Giuliani's presidential cam- Serkin and Mieczyslaw Horszows- into Homer’s great epic poem, The and lobbyists will set the agenda in paign, and donates locally to many ki. After receiving the Curtis Alum- Odyssey, where you will journey City Hall." candidates. ni Award for three consecutive through rocky caves and over open years, she graduated from Curtis seas; escape the crawl-through Cy- with a Bachelor's degree in piano. clops Cave; and sing like a Siren in Rudolf Serkin called her "an excel- the Sirens Karaoke Cove. Be pre- www.thenationalherald.com lent pianist, a fine musician," and pared to face on-screen dilemmas, Horszowski praised her as "a great your choices will be tracked along THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 20, 2007 COMMUNITY 3

Left: Virginia Kyriazi Lagiss’ maternal grandmother (middle), a grand dame from Volos, with Virginia (right) and her brother Diamond. Middle: In the late 1970s Virginia Lagiss seen leading one of her many groups up the 800 steps of Santorini, Greece. Right: Always the athlete, Virginia Lagiss was a strong supported of bring the 2004 Olympics to Athens. Here she holds a replica of the Olympics flame at an event. Greeks of the West Coast: Growing up in Benicia, California

By Virginia Lagiss Church Irish and Portuguese and and I grew up. He was popular was a ticket seller at the local the- Special to the National Herald other congregations. among non-Greek friends, but our ater, a job I held till graduation. My father, Apostolos D. Kyriazi, home was always filled with Greek Eventually I won awards for WOODSIDE, Calif. – I was born in who was called Paul by non-Greeks, families at least one Sunday every sports that had only been given to the small town of Benicia, Califor- became prominent in the Indepen- month. boys before and played basketball nia, of Greek immigrant parents dent Order of Odd Fellows where he My father encouraged us to be- against adults in the Pacific Coast who had come separately from served as secretary. He sent me to come athletes. One day as he Women’s Basketball League. My sis- Greece and were married by a Greek the Episcopal Church when I was 7, watched us try to pole vault using ter and brothers all won athletic priest from San Francisco in 1914. where I later joined the choir. makeshift poles made of bamboo, awards as well. My mother was from Volos and my The Greek parents of Benicia he decided to show us how to do an Vivian’s mother and her sand- father from the Sporade Island of raised their children with Greek in Olympic “hop-step-jump.” As long wich had really set my goals for me. Skopelos. the home and English outside. They as the school said it was o.k. and a Her “blow” made such an impact on In the early 1900s, Benicia was made sure their children obeyed the teacher was always present, we me. I wanted to prove that Greeks called “Athens in the Tules.” This rules, became hard workers and were allowed to participate in were the best and could succeed in was not because of the Greek fisher- maintained Greek traditions. A sports. everything. I graduated as valedicto- men that lived near the waterfront Greek priest would come from San Having a great desire to trace my rian and was lucky that my mother where the tules grow, but for its aca- Francisco to baptize children in family roots and being an avid read- and aunt were very far-sighted. demic institutions, one of which was large round galvanized tubs. Occa- er, I researched and read about the They noticed the trend of working later named Mills College. sionally, my father took us to San early Greeks. I concluded that many women in the 1930s and refused A hundred or more young poor Francisco to receive communion in of the Dorians who had migrated two offers of arranged marriages for Greek village men came via Ellis Is- church. from Scandinavian countries were me when I was 16. They argued land and long train rides across the blonde with blue eyes and many of As captain of her basketball team, Virginia Kyriazi (pictured here last with my grandmother all the time plains to settle in Benicia to fish the them settles in the Sporade Islands. from left in 1930) led her team to two county championships. With that I was going to go to college in- Carquinez Straits up to Sacramento. This research was important to me her blond hair and blue eyes she stood out from other Greeks. stead. They lived in boathouses or board- because I had been made aware that I lived a great life growing up in ing houses. The upper part of town I was “different” from other Greeks school. He reluctantly agreed, but I To earn money for tennis shoes Benicia. My parents and aunt and boasted several fine institutions of in 4th grade. was not allowed to go to practice un- and strings for my racket I worked at uncle were really important in my learning and several mansions of One incident in particular made til my house chores were complete a vegetable store and later an ice upbringing and I thank them for the educated and prosperous. A few me feel like an outsider. and my mother gave me permission. cream store. When I turned 16, I that. Growing up in Benicia helped upper town citizens had made their My mother would always pack fortunes from the silver or gold my lunches in the morning. She mines in Nevada. would toast slices of her delicious Fishing for salmon, sturgeon and bread on the iron stove. Then an egg striped bass, the Greek men needed would be fried and placed in-be- boats. My uncles Nick and George, tween the two buttered slices of who had come to Benicia to build bread. This, with an apple and a October 18, 1907 - October 18, 2007 boats, convinced their father to sell koulouraki would be my lunch. his small boat building spot in Volos One lunch time, I looked in my Yotides Family Centennial and bring his family to Benicia. My bag and I was startled. There was maternal grandfather sold his small something much different in my boat building spot and came with lunch bag. There were two square his wife, two young daughters and a slices of white, cottony bread with a young son, who escaped fishing by slice of something yellow which I joining the navy in World War I. later found out was American I remember that the Greek men cheese. from Skopelos that I saw in the I became worried that I had my 1920s and 1930s were mostly tall friend Vivian’s lunch and her mother with light complexions. Two of my would think I stole it. I didn’t eat it uncles and my mother had blue eyes and after school I ran to Vivian’s and red hair. My father was a tall house to explain. man with dark blonde hair and blue Virginia Lagiss and Nick Larigakis “I’m sorry,” I said to Vivian’s eyes. Executive Director of AHI at mother. “I made a mistake. I took Vi- My primary school teachers fundraiser at her house in 2000. vian’s lunch.” called my sister and me “tow heads.” She looked and me and surprised One of my brothers was a redhead Greek children grew up with the me with her answer. and one had light brown hair. Peo- mantra, “Ti tha pi o cosmos? (What “Oh little girl,” she said. “You did- ple around town were not familiar will people say?)” They were careful n’t take Vivian’s lunch. I threw your with blonde Greeks with blue eyes. to not cause problems or trouble in lunch to the chickens and made you They kept telling us that we were the community and to keep their a good American lunch.” not Greeks. good reputation. There was on All the way home I tried to figure The Greek fishermen had two Greek family man who was so strict out what was wrong with my family. Greek kafenia (coffee shops), a that he removed his daughter from The bread incident caused me to Greek owned saloon and Greek high school when he found out there take careful notice how other people ∆ηµήτριος Σ. Γιωτίδης restaurants. were boys in the classrooms. My spoke, ate and dressed. I compared Only five Greek families with grandfather removed my aunt from them to our Greek way and I children lived in Benicia in the 4th grade after she peeked through stopped going to Vivian’s house. 1920s and 30s. The fathers man- the classroom window and saw boys When I got a bit older, I would On October 18, 1907, Demetrios (James) Spiro Yotides became aged to buy nice homes in the upper in the same room. walk to the library and read about part of town where the prominent My father moved us three times, classical Greeks and Hellenic philos- the first member of the Yotides family to step foot on American soil, families lived. The few Greek upward from the waterfront. He ophy. I was especially attracted to arriving at Ellis Island in New York from his village teenagers mingled with the “White bought a beautiful two-story Victori- the idea of “a sound mind within a Anglo-Saxons,” the Roman Catholic an house where my three siblings sound body.” of Libohovo in Northern Epirus. A modern, wonderful young eighth grade teacher named Miss Foley arrived in Benicia and changed my life. She encouraged According to United States immigration records, he would join basketball for the girls. We played hard and developed into a great a cousin already in Waterville, Maine where he would eventually team. We found some old black settle permanently in 1927. “bloomers” (pants from the waist down to the knees) in the girls’ lock- er room. Miss Foley wasn’t happy with our attire, so she taught us how Today his descendents commemorate this milestone to sew white tops and white shorts. The girls’ families were shocked in the history of the Yotides family, and remember his courage, when they saw us in shorts. We used to run to the gym after sacrifices and above all patriotism in adopting this country as his, school before the boys could claim it. We developed into a cooperative thus paving the way for all of us to be born and prosper team and learned how to play full in the United States of America. Simultaneously, he instilled in his court and make long shots by watch- ing the boys play and attending ex- children and grandchildren the importance of their Greek and hibitions by touring teams like the Harlem Globetrotters and House of Epirotic identity, for which he was very proud. David teams. We were an unbeat- able team and won the eighth grade league we participated in against other towns. May his memory be eternal! In high school I took up tennis and I was so advanced that I prac- ticed with the boys. A prominent young Greek businessman from San Virginia Lagiss always took an active role in teaching herself about Francisco, who was in Benicia visit- The family of James S. Yotides her Greek ancestry and past, which kept her active within the commu- ing hs parents, convinced my father nity. Here she is pictured at a fundraiser in 2002. to let me compete against other 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 20, 2007 Greek-Americans Pray for Archbishop Christodoulos’ Faltering Health Problems

Continued from page 1 people, including reporters, should and around the world who have to respect him accordingly,” Ms. Theo- deal with cancer. way the Greek and Greek American dos said. She also expressed her dis- “It is very tough,” Mr. Chatzakis, media handled the issue Mr. and appointment for the Archdiocese’s a cancer survivor himself, said. Mrs. Kress said “he is the Archbish- thoughts to soon replace the Arch- “From personal experience, I know op of Greece, he deserves all the at- bishop. “It’s a shame, the man is still exactly what goes through this tention in the world.” alive. I don’t think they should re- man’s mind.” Mrs. Kress stressed the impor- place him before he passes away,” According to Mr. Chatzakis no tance of the Archbishop being treat- she said. one can understand what a cancer ed in the United States. Ms. Theodos was born in the patient is going through. “I am glad he is in this country, small town of Karies in the Pello- “Not the friends, not the signifi- we have good hospitals and good ponese region near the Parnonas cant others, in some cases not even doctors here,” she said. Sylvia Kress Mountain. After she and her hus- the family but certainly not the me- who was born in Boston, MA after band immigrated to the United dia,” he said. her parents came to America from States they opened up a music store Mr. Chatzakis was diagnosed Sparta, is praying for the Archbishop in Connecticut. with prostate cancer two years ago. of Greece and so is her husband According to Jim Sidiropoulos of Today, with the support of his Thomas who was born in New Jer- Staten Island, N.Y. the Greek media beloved wife and a very expensive sey of immigrant parents from East- handled the Archbishop’s story very treatment he now stands on his two ern Thrace. well. feet, alive. “Everyone should leave Paul Gianaris of New Britain, CT “I’m saddened by the fact that his the Archbishop alone, it’s all God’s has been reading all the reports re- cancer has spread but people need will,” he said. garding the Archbishop’s health. Mr. to know, he is a very important Mr. Chatzakis believes the media Gianaris believes there is no hope for man,” Mr. Sidiropoulos said. Accord- treated the Archbishop’s health the Archbishop. According to Mr. Gi- ing to Mr. Sidiropoulos, who was problem with very little respect for anaris, Archbishop Christodoulos born in Piraeus and came to the Christodoulos himself and the val- should have gone through a more United States in 1968 “the Archbish- ues he represents. thorough treatment in Greece before op should remain in the United Aphrodite Peros, of Newport, R.I. he came to the United States. States until his physicians come up believes there is no point for his emi- “After all, he is the Archbishop of with an alternative plan.” nence to further stay in Florida. TNH ARCHIVES Greece and I am glad they found the Even younger Greek Americans “It pretty clear by now, there is His Beatitude Archbishop Christodoulos of Athens & All Greece waves goodbye to the faithful as he boards transplant donor so fast, even are watching the Archbishop nothing else they can do for him Prime Minister Karamanlis' government jet this past August 18 to come to the United States for a lifesav- though at the end it didn’t work Christodoulos’ medical progress here,” Peros said. “It would be wiser ing liver transplant operation in Miami. The operation had to be aborted midstream this past October 7. out,” he said. Mr. Gianaris who is a closely. Eleni Semalis, a sophomore to take him back to Athens and fol- retired employee of the State of Con- at Stony Brook University told TNH low up with a treatment there,” she necticut and was born in New “the Archbishop is constantly in my said, stressing that “at the end it will Britain, believes it’s the Archbishop’s thoughts and prayers,.” be his decision; after all it’s his life.” decision to either stay in Miami or According to Ms. Semalis his Asked whether she believes the return to Athens. physician Dr. Andreas Tzakis made Archbishop’s main physician Mr. An- Christodoulos Considers his Options, 5 “It’s his prerogative,” he said. the right decisions when it came to drew Tzakis made the right deci- Mr. Gianaris also criticized the the transplant procedure. sions, Ms. Peros said, “I’m no doctor Archdiocese of Greece for discussing “There is only so much a doctor and neither are those people who Leading Cancer Centers Look at his File Christodoulos’ replacement while can do,” said Ms. Semalis who is also criticize him.” he’s still alive. planning on becoming a doctor her- Ms. Peros expressed her faith in Continued from page 1 munity, as well as the people of plant wait list in accordance with “The Archdiocese needs to get its self. God and the American Healthcare Greece, for their love and support. federal U.S. regulations,” noting priorities straight; this is not a busi- “This is a very unusual complica- system. “I firmly believe our Health- treatment in Greece, if medical cir- Before he was discharged, the that the Archbishop has received ness even though they make it sound tion. Personally, I was shocked by it," care system here is good that’s why cumstances permit and his doctors Archbishop spoke by telephone the “appropriate medical care.” like they are running a business,” he said Dr. Evangelos Methodites of thousands of people from around here think treatment can be admin- with Prime Minister Costas Kara- That statement was issued after said. “They need to become more ac- Wilmington, Delaware. “Preliminar- the globe come to America to be istered effectively there. manlis, who called to wish the Synod sent a letter on October countable.” ily results indicated that the liver treated. We have good doctors. The Christodoulos’ health has been a Christodoulos a speedy recovery. 10 expressing its solidarity with Presvytera Kay Kyriakos, the wid- cancer had spread.” question is who can afford them?” major point of concern since early His Beatitude said he is recover- Christodoulos. In its letter, the hier- ow of father Peter Kyriakos of Holy According to Dr. Methodites, it Suzie Mantanopoulos, a sopho- June, when he first checked into an ing from a “second adventure” fol- archs of Greece assure the Archbish- Trinity Church in New Rochelle, NY appears unlikely the Archbishop will more at Drexel University Medical Athens hospital complaining of ab- lowing the aborted transplant op that “all of us, as well as the cler- who died of cancer almost a year undergo a liver transplant in the fu- School in Philadelphia, PA said the dominal discomfort. After undergo- surgery and noted, that while the gy and the people, are praying to ago, disagrees with the decision to ture. Dr. Methodites defended the Archbishop’s case was briefly dis- ing marginally successful intestinal transplant procedure had to be in- God to enable you to have your bring the Archbishop to the United transplant option stressing that it cussed in one of her classes. surgery for colon cancer and show- terrupted, time was needed for his valuable health back again; to re- States. was “the only proper and suitable “The practice of medicine is all ing less than satisfactory progress in surgical wounds to heal, adding turn to the fatherland soon, strong “Why did they bring him here?” choice” at the given moment, adding about ethics,” she said. “After mak- his recovery, he was also diagnosed that he was entering the “third in both body and spirit, and exercise Presvytera Kyriakos wondered. “The that “such decisions are not easy.” ing those important, for the patient, with an acute liver disorder. There stage,” during which his attending your duties.” man was very sick to begin with, I There are also those who believe decisions, you should be able to was a tumor in his liver which had physicians will prescribe the proper Patriarch Theodoros II of don’t think he would get better treat- the Archbishop’s story was blown sleep at night and I believe Dr. Tza- apparently not yet metastasized at treatment regimen. Alexandria, who was on a recent ment in America.” out of proportion by the media. kis did all he could.” the time. Asked if he was ready to return visit to Russia, and Patriarch Alexy According to the Presvytera, “It’s all a show,” said Antonio Ms. Mantanopoulos believes that Dr. Tzakis traveled to Athens to to Greece, Christodoulos stressed II of Moscow extended their sometimes the doctors are trying to Cambanellos of Alexandria, VA. Mr. “it’s a shame certain people found personally examine the Archbishop, that he fervently desired to return warmest wishes from Moscow for a replace God. “And that’s not possi- Cambanellos, 37, an investment the time to badmouth a very re- and said the diseased liver could to the motherland, “but necessity is speedy recovery, while Archbishop ble,” she said. banker in Washington D.C. feels sor- spectable colleague during this and should be removed and re- keeping me here,” adding that he Chrysostomos of Cyprus expressed She believes Christodoulos’ ry for the Greek Archbishop; howev- tough time for the Archbishop of placed with a transplanted organ. A has complete confidence in Dr. Tza- “shock” over developments con- physicians did their best and should er, he characterized the Greek media Greece and the Greek Orthodox pioneering physician and re- kis. cerning the Christodoulos’ health. not be criticized. “a huge drama queen.” community in general.” searcher in the field of organ trans- “At a time when we were await- “It is just not fair to him,” “There are tons of people out Ms. Mantanopoulos’ parents plantation, he has performed sever- ing a lifesaving transplant, the bad Presvytera Kyriakos said and went there who are suffering from the came to America in 1971. al thousand liver transplants, and The Archbishop spoke news came,” he said, adding that, in on to also criticize the Greek media same problem he is, does anyone “One thing my parents taught me offered to perform Christodoulos’ by telephone with the past ten years, there had been for turning the story into “a big cir- care about them? Do reporters waste in life is to respect human beings, no operation himself. good cooperation between the cus.” “The media always want to any kind of ink about them? I don’t matter what,” Mantanopoulos said. After a grueling 42-day stay at Prime Minister Costas Church of Cyprus and the Archbish- have a say about everything,” she think so,” Mr. Cambanellos said. Ac- Penny Adamantiades, a nurse at Aretaieion Hospital, the Archbishop Karamanlis who called op of Athens, who was “always in- said. cording to Mr. Cambanellos, the Saint Barnaba’s Hospital at the was finally discharged on July 20, to wish Christodoulos terested in the Cyprus issue.” Presvytera Kyriakos was born in Archbishop’s case is another exam- Bronx said, “I hear they might be and gradually began regaining his Chrysostomos said he will com- the Peloponnesian town of Aigion ple that reminds us the flaws of the bringing him to Sloan Kettering strength for his trip to the United a speedy recovery. municate with Christodoulos by and came to the United States in American Healthcare system. Memorial here in New York. Don’t States, where he arrived on August phone, and that he will visit the lat- 1949. “In this country if you have the they see it’s a lost cause?” 18. After 50 more days, a compati- “Most certainly. Dr. Tzakis is an ter in person when Christodoulos Antonia Theodos of Hamden, CT money, you also have hope,” he said. According to Ms. Adamantiades, ble liver was finally found, and eminent professional, who has pro- returns to Athens. He also criticized told TNH all Greeks should pray for “The two go together.” now, it’s too late for the Archbishop Christodoulos was wheeled into a vided the necessary explanations to talk about who might succeed Christodoulos’ health. Simeon Chatzakis of Portland, of Greece. Jackson Memorial operating room the Greek people,” the Archbishop Christodoulos, stating that “the “He is the most important person Oregon is praying for the Archbish- “I pray for him to get well, but I two Sundays ago, this past October said. holy brothers are not doing well in in the Greek-Orthodox Church and op and all those people in America don’t think he will,” she said. 7. Asked whether he would remain raising such an issue at a time when Shortly after opening the Arch- for treatment in the United States, the Archbishop needs support and bishop up, Dr. Tzakis found cancer Christodoulos said, “We are in a ma- love.” in His Beatitude’s peritoneum, an jor medical center of international Archbishop Demetrios of Ameri- area where cancer cells are often repute here in Miami, and it would ca paid Christodoulos a visit at the difficult to detect with x-rays. The not be good for me to leave and hospital the day after the Archbish- Greek American surgeon sewed search for a solution to the problem op of Greece underwent the aborted Christodoulos back up – some 2-3 elsewhere.” liver transplant. hours into an operation which typi- FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH “He is calm, and I can say that his cally lasts 8-12 hours or more – and This past Tuesday, October 16, post-operative condition is pro- placed the ailing prelate in inten- former President George H.W. gressing satisfactorily,” Demetrios sive care. A biopsy later showed Bush, father of the current Presi- said. “There is progress in his post- that the cancer was hepatic in ori- dent, called the Archbishop to wish operative condition, but we do not gin. him a speedy recovery, conveying have progress in terms of fighting Christodoulos, who remains un- his son’s best wishes also. the cancer.” der Dr. Tzakis’ care, was transferred President of the Hellenic Repub- Christodoulos also received a from intensive care to a regular lic Karolos Papoulias called the letter from Spyridon, the former room last Wednesday evening, Oc- Archbishop at the Jackson Memori- Archbishop of America, earlier this tober 10. Dr. Tzakis, who is under al last Friday, October 12, and week. Spyridon wished the ailing fire by the Greek media, told the Christodoulos also received a phone Archbishop of Greece a speedy re- Herald that the Archbishop was call from Ecumenical Patriarch covery, and said Christodoulos is a making satisfactory progress in his Bartholomew of Constantinople shining example of a true combat- recovery, and said Christodoulos is last Thursday, October 11, as well as ant who gets his strength from the fully aware of the state of his health. a visit from Greek Ambassador to Christian faith. In statements he made earlier – the U.S. Alexandros Mallias. Commenting on the succession refuting criticism leveled at him by Armenian Patriarch Karekin II al- scenarios being discussed in Athens, physicians in Greece through Greek so paid Christodoulos a visit a few the former Archbishop of America press reports – Dr. Tzakis defended days ago. stressed that Christodoulos can the transplant option, stressing that This past Monday, October 15, fight his illness and ailments while, it was “the only proper and suitable the Holy Synod of the Church of at the same time, continue to exer- choice” at the time, in response to Greece termed the Archbishop’s cise his administrative duties until AP PHOTO/KEVIN FRAYER,POOL arguments that Christodoulos post-operative condition “satisfac- he recovers. “There are no terminal Rice in Bethlehem should not have been allowed to tory.” illnesses, and often what seems im- travel so far away in such frail con- According to a statement outlin- possible for man is possible with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, stands with Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theofilos III, dition. ing the particulars of the God,” Spyridon said. during her visit of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007. Rice, a devout Christ- Upon being released from the Christodoulos’ treatment since he ian, visited Jesus' traditional birthplace Wednesday in a symbolic bid to urge Israel and the Palesinians to Miami-based hospital last Saturday, arrived in the United States, “The The above also incorporates in- move quickly to resume formal peace negotiations. Rice has been meeting with Israeli, Palestinian and Egypt- Christodoulos said he felt well, and results were satisfactory, and the formation from reports posted by ian leaders this week as part of preparations for a U.S.-hosted peace conference in November or December. thanked the Greek American com- patient was registered on the trans- the Athens News Agency.

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Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 the nation’s largest cable firms. While most of the alleged fraud That vote angered Turkey, which their Philadelphia-based attorney, took its form in hidden debt, the tri- could disrupt military operations in who is not representing them in the al was also notable for examples of Iraq by denying the U.S. access to case. In July, they also filed a mo- the eye-popping personal luxury Incirlik -- a crucial air base used to tion for a new trial. that has marked other white-collar supply troops. At the same time, John Nields, the attorney repre- trials. the Turkish prime minister is senting the Rigases in the appeal, Rigas also ordered up 17 compa- weighing a raid into northern Iraq did not immediately return a tele- ny cars and the company purchase to hit Kurdish rebels. That could phone message left by The Associ- of 3,600 acres of timberland at a destabilize the safest region in Iraq. ated Press on Thursday. cost of $26 million to preserve the Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Er- Prosecutors claimed the Rigases pristine view outside his Couder- dogan warned Tuesday of reprisals made Adelphia's finances appear sport home. against its long-standing NATO ally more robust when they were in fact Peter Fleming, his lawyer, told if the bill is adopted. dangerously overextended by con- the jurors that the claim was ridicu- "Whatever damage Turkey suf- cealing nearly $2.3 billion of the lous — “If you saw this on ‘Sein- fers, its opponents will suffer ten- company's debt. feld,’ you’d double up” — and that fold," he said. Another of John Rigas' sons, the company simply wanted to Supporters and opponents of Michael Rigas, also received 10 keep the small town attractive to its the genocide resolution now be- months of home confinement after employees. lieve that the vote could be tight, pleading guilty to making a false Still, the Adelphia founder stole and both sides have stepped up entry in a company record. with such gusto from his company, their lobbying. Adelphia was the United States' prosecutors said, that Timothy Gordon Johndroe, the National fifth-largest cable television com- Rigas became concerned and limit- Security Council spokesman, said pany before its collapse in 2002. At ed his father to withdrawals of $1 that top administration officials its peak, it served more than 5 mil- million per month. have been on the phone to House lion customers in 31 states. Its The prosecution relied heavily members. "We continue to urge the stock value was nearly entirely on the testimony of two former House not to take up the measure," AP PHOTOS erased after the company disclosed Adelphia executives, James Brown Johndroe said. "Calls have been Hundreds of Turks marched to the U.S. Embassy in Turkey to protest its off-balance-sheet debt. and Karen Chrosniak, to describe a made at all levels, up to the presi- a U.S. bill declaring the World War I-era killings of Armenians a geno- The company eventually filed complex scheme to lie on financial dent." cide. The threat of damaging relations with Turkey amidst threats of for bankruptcy, severed its ties with filings and hide Adelphia debt. Supporters noted that several attacks on Kurds have forced President Bush and many members of the Rigases, and moved its corpo- But Chrosniak, in tearful testi- members of the House Foreign Af- Congress to try and stop the bill from passing. rate headquarters. mony, said John Rigas was “basical- fairs Committee back the resolu- Comcast Corp. and Time Warner ly in the dark” about the company’s tion, even though they were not government's heavyweight lobby- warned that House passage of the Cable, a unit of Time Warner Inc., money problems as its financial fil- cosponsors. "We have got to go on ists: Richard Gephardt, a former resolution could lead Turkey to re- have since bought Adelphia's cable ings were being prepared. the counterattack," said Rep. Brad House Democratic leader, and strict U.S. use of its land, ports and assets. A spokeswoman for the U.S. At- Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks). "If we Robert Livingston, a Republican airspace to supply troops in Iraq. The elder Rigas founded the torney's Office in Manhattan did had the vote today, it would be who was chairman of the House Lt. Gen. Carter F. Ham, director company in 1952 in tiny Couder- not immediately comment on the close." Appropriations Committee. of operations for the Joint Chiefs of sport, Pa., and turned it into one of appeal. Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-Bur- Several lawmakers who have Staff, said the United States was bank), the bill's chief sponsor, ac- backed away from the resolution pressing Turkey to continue to al- knowledged that it would not be an said that they had become con- low supplies to go through its terri- easy fight. "When you think about vinced that the situation in the Mid- tory, but could find other access what we have against us -- the pres- dle East was too volatile to support routes. ident, a foreign policy establish- a symbolic resolution that jeopar- "We're confident that we'll find ment that has condoned this cam- dized the relationship the U.S. has ways to be able to do that," he said. paign of denial, the Turkish lobby," with a critical Muslim ally. Some of the House members he said, "against that you have the Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick who withdrew their support for the truth, which is a powerful thing but (D-Mich.), one of those who pulled resolution acknowledged that they doesn't always win out." her name as a cosponsor, said: "I do had been unaware of the ramifica- Trent Wisecup, an aide to Rep. not condone the genocide. I just tions it could have. "Had I known Joe Knollenberg (R-Mich.), co- think the timing is bad." when I signed the resolution that it chairman of the Congressional Rep. Allen Boyd (D-Fla.) said he would develop into this huge of an Caucus on Armenian Issues, called withdrew as a cosponsor after issue, I would have refrained from on Pelosi to throw around her polit- Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, the signing," said Rep. Lincoln Davis ical weight. "Time to step up, top U.S. commander in Iraq, (D-Tenn.). Madame Speaker," he said. Pelosi warned him during a recent trip to Rep. Wally Herger (R-Chico), has said that she will not seek to Baghdad that the resolution could who also pulled his name as a pressure colleagues, calling it a harm U.S. security interests. cosponsor, said, "Currently, the vote of conscience. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), United States is dealing with the A number of the resolution's who also withdrew as a cosponsor, grave and ongoing threat posed by supporters said they were still said that he had "no doubt that the worldwide radical jihadists and we hopeful it would pass. "The support Armenian people endured un- simply cannot allow the grievances continues to be strong, and it con- speakable suffering and loss at the of the past -- as real as they may be tinues to be bipartisan," said Eliza- hand of the Ottoman Empire." But -- to in any way derail our efforts to beth S. Chouldjian of the Armenian he said, "I am not willing to place prevent further atrocities for future National Committee of America. piece of paper so that I become a our military forces at risk or upset a history books." "Some congressional offices target of the Gephardts and Liv- delicate diplomatic situation on the TNH ARCHIVE have told us, 'I'm with you but I'm ingstons of the world,' " she added. northern border of Iraq." The Los Angeles Times published John Rigas has taken his fight to the U.S. Supreme Court, hoping that not going to put my name on a She was referring to the Turkish The Bush administration has the above on October 17. they will reverse his 15 year prison sentence for fraud.

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By Paul Papadeas post war period played a pivotal the arts, it is impossible for any Special to the National Herald role in the country for its eventual films outside of Hollywood to exist. transformation into a culturally di- The government funded system is Ana Kokkinos is a Greek-Aus- verse place. the main driver of enabling people tralian filmmaker from Melbourne. I believe that Greeks have this to create work that is socially rele- Her films include the 1992 short intensity and fearlessness as a peo- vant. Antamasi, which won several ple. Historically, we have explored Otherwise, you have a homoge- awards and played at a number of the erotic and sexual identity in the neous product which is about film- international film festivals, 1994's arts. These are all themes that play making as commodity as opposed Only The Brave, winner of the an important aspect in my films. to taking us to places that poten- Grand Prix at the Melbourne Inter- TNH: I read that you were an in- tially change our lives. national Film Festival and 1998's dustrial lawyer before becoming a TNH: What is your general phi- Head On, which was the winner of filmmaker. What caused you to losophy when making a film? the Los Angeles Outfest Film Festi- make that transition? KOKKONIS: I like to explore in- val and received recognition from KOKKINOS: I discovered Euro- tensely the notion of catharsis. the Australian Film Institute. pean cinema as a teenager. The TNH: But is North America Her latest film, The Book of Reve- most important film that I remem- ready for these types of examina- lation had its premiere at the Mel- ber was Ingmar Bergman’s Cries tions? bourne International Film Festival And Whispers. I certainly didn’t un- KOKKONIS: The movement to- back in 2006 to positive reviews. derstand it. All I remember were wards this conservative ethos is a Greek Australian filmmaker Ana THE NATIONAL HERALD: So the faces of Liv Ullman and Ingrid The Greek Orthodox Church condemned one of Ana Kokkinos’s films. global phenomenon. However, it is Kokkinos on the set. you have recently completed a film Thulin. These images spoke to me She says that her films are highly regarded pieces of work. my belief that filmmakers must called The Book of Revelation. on another level. They were pro- continue to provoke, challenge and ries in a compelling way, because KOKKINOS: Yes, ContentFilm foundly psychological, emotional take people out of their comfort there will be many obstacles in fi- International out of England is han- and plunged into the depths of hu- zones. I believe that our biggest en- nancing your film. dling worldwide distribution. man experience. emy is complacency. TNH: How has Head On been TNH: What is it about? But the thought of becoming a TNH: What is your impression received in the Greek Australian KOKKINOS: The film was filmmaker at the time was remote. of media today? Community eight years later? adapted from a novel by an English Growing up there was a huge em- KOKKONIS: Film is affected by KOKKINOS: The Greek Ortho- writer named Rupert Thompson. I phasis on education. Our parents infotainment, fueled by the need to dox Church sent out an edict for read the novel 6 years ago and was sacrificed everything to give us the promote famous actors, issue spe- people to avoid this film and many blown away. It’s about a man, ab- opportunity to go above and be- cific themes and characters that are of the older generation said that it ducted by 3 women, abused and yond what they could have well liked. Globally, we need films was pornographic. However, the dumped back into the world, who achieved in Greece. In particular, that are truthful and speak to us film is now regarded as a major then has to deal with the conse- there was an enormous pressure to about what it means to be human. piece of work. Younger Greek Aus- quences. I was intrigued by the obtain a degree, a job and status. There has to be space for diverse tralians felt liberated and for the gender reversals of this man as vic- Eventually this feeling for film voices. first time they were able to speak to tim and women as perpetrators. consumed me. I quit my job as a TNH: What is the most impor- their parents about the ongoing TNH: Did your Greek back- successful lawyer, traveled a year, tant advice you can give to an aspir- conflicts of tension within them be- ground influence you in becoming made a short film, applied to film ing filmmaker who still wants to tween being rejected by the Anglos a visual artist? school and came out at the other Ana Kokkinos has direccted many internationally recognized films. make personal films? and their need to rebel against KOKKINOS: My parents were end with Only the Brave. Her latest film, The Book of Revelation, premiered in 2006. KOKKONIS: If you are burning Greek conservatism. born in Serres, which is a town lo- TNH: Did you receive any initial to tell stories through film then go TNH: I appreciate your time and cated in Northern Greece. They mi- support from the government? ernment called Swinburne instead of being a place that out and make it happen. It’s that we look forward to seeing your grated to Australia in the mid-50’s. KOKKINOS: I deliberately chose Film/TV. They were known for trained people for an industry job. simple. But you should make sure movie in Los Angeles. These Greek-Australians during the a school funded by the state gov- helping filmmakers find their voice Unless you have state funding for to work on your craft and to tell sto- KOKKINOS: Thanks. NFL Offensive Lineman Learned the Value of Working Hard from Parents

Continued from page 1 She needed to spend money on our me and my family. I always told my- food, on our home, you know, the self I’d take care of my mom and my from lack of sleep or the stress of be- mortgage and stuff like that. But as dad as soon as I could. The first thing ing in a different country and barely hard as it was, now looking back, I I did was I paid off my mom’s house making ends meet. I remember what feel like I’ve been rich my whole life. and remodeled the whole thing. I it feels like to hear your father fall When your parents are there for you feel like they sacrificed everything, down in the shower and your mom and they love you and you have a so I gave right back to them. Any- screaming. He’s revived, gets a meal, home, you can find people with the thing they need, they know I’m a takes two hours rest and he’s back most of money and they have empty phone call away and they’re taken out going to work. So he taught me a homes and empty lives. But we had care of. Now they’re the type of peo- lot. Maybe my dad doesn’t know the church, we had school, we had our ple that have a lot of pride and would math or the geometry and doesn’t mom and dad and their way of never ask for things. But after that, have the book smarts, but to me, he’s showing love to me was their will- I’ve just lived simply. I’m not really one of the biggest heroes of my life. ingness to sacrifice their lives for me. spending a lot of cash. It’s one of the He taught me everything, in my I feel like I’ve been rich my whole hardest things on Earth to earn, so opinion, what it takes to be a man. In life. I’m not quick to spend it. his job, he’s maybe not seen as any- Q: How will that affect the way Q: You’re pretty close to your thing spectacular to anyone else. But you treat your kids, should you de- family and speak to your mom and my dad, he was going to be the best cide to settle down and have some? dad nearly every day. Other than he could be. That was his job and PASHOS: Shoot, I tell my girl- your childhood, were there any sig- that’s what he needed to do to feed friend now, 'Man, when we get mar- nificant events that brought the fam- us. ried I don’t want my kids thinking ily closer together? Or is that close- Q: From where in Greece did that daddy doesn’t work hard or any- ness just a function of Greek culture? your folks immigrate to the U.S.? thing.’ I told my girlfriend, 'Maybe I PASHOS: Well, I learned a hard PASHOS: He’s from inner-city should get a job as a postman.’ Then lesson when I was 17. We had Athens, very poor. They didn’t really the kids could see me get up and get opened a little fast-food shop in have much there. My mom [De- out of the house. I could work, use Chicago and my mom was working spina] was from the islands and her my legs and what not and then come late. Two guys walked in, it was a father was able to find work as a home and have that routine like I gang-initiation thing, and they al- prison guard, so they had a little bit had growing up where dad was al- most murdered her. That night, I re- to their name. On my mom’s side, my ways gone working, then we came member saying to myself, that if she grandpa is one of 18 kids and they home together at dinner. I definitely Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Tony Pashos has been one of the key players in his team’s died tonight, you couldn’t give me were all poor. But they worked hard need to teach my kids the value of 4-1 start to this season, but his hard work is a byproduct of watching his father work ethic. the world to replace what she meant and got their way out [of poverty]. hard work, discipline and just the to me. It happened the night before He was transferred to Athens late in whole attitude that my father, my thing for your parents to tell you to working hard. ly. There’s something about being in my senior banquet for sports in high his career and that’s where my mom family, as well as 99 percent of this do great in school so you get a good Q: You got your real estate license a bond with people. [Teammate school. It was a wakeup call about and dad met. country is built on and that’s to pull job. But [it’s another] when your fa- a few years ago. Is real estate some- Brad Meester raises his shirt in the how fast you could lose someone. So Q: Coming over to a new country, yourself up by your bootstraps. It re- ther comes home and it’s his third thing you’re considering after foot- background, then starts rubbing his I’m sitting there at my senior ban- how hard was it for your folks to ally does mean something. I use it day without sleeping or you see your ball? stomach and heckling Pashos]. See quet the next night, and look back make ends meet? with my career and my life and my mom with bags under her eyes and PASHOS: Yeah, I got it I think my when you work for IBM, nobody and think, 'Oh my God, my mom’s PASHOS: There were a lot of father’s used it in his life. Everybody hear them saying, 'Hey, don’t be like second year as a Raven. The real es- peels around the desk and lifts their here. Just yesterday, she got shot at. pass-me-downs [between me and around me has. There are a million us. Do it the easier way. Be good in tate boom was going nuts. I wanted shirt up. That’s what I’m gonna miss Tonight she’s here with tears in her my two older brothers, Bob and stories in this locker room about school.’ They didn’t go to school, so partly to educate myself in the real right there, seeing Brad Meester’s eyes because she’s so proud of me.’ George]. We value a lot. Just having guys that have been dealt a tough the opportunities weren’t there for estate market for the future when I hairy chest [laughing]. There’s no My value and everything lies with clean shoes was so important it card. But they keep going. You can’t them. So I tried to take advantage of wanted to buy a house. I wanted to job in corporate America where a my family and not the materialistic seemed. You knew the [shoes] were sit there and pout on your situation. all the opportunities. My dad let me know what I was getting into and I teammate right there could just stuff. My second year in the NFL, I used twice. My brother would use Q: Did having a tough childhood know that I didn’t want to do what wanted to see if I would enjoy it. I come in like that and jaw in and have came back from a workout and my them and it was very important for inspire you to become an honor stu- he did, put in mountains of hours at was putting everything I could into fun with me like that. That’s what dad’s having a heart attack on me, him to keep them clean for me and dent in high school and college, so a factory. He used to always tell us football, but you really need to pre- you’ll miss, the camaraderie and the and I’m the one rushing him to the for me to keep them clean for as long you’d have a better shot of landing a about how much more time they pare yourself for life after. I wanted competition of this whole thing. Will emergency room. So I’ve seen how as possible so I don’t have to ask good job? would’ve liked to have spent with us, to see if it was something I could I sit at home missing Wednesday fast someone can be taken from you. mom to spend money on my shoes. PASHOS: Oh my god. It’s one but they couldn’t because they were jump into if God forbid, I ever wound training camp practices at 1:30? I So I now value even more those rela- up on the streets. I’m glad I did it. don’t think so. tionships with the important people Last year, I wanted to take the LSAT Q: You were around some great in my life. [to get into law school] or at least players while you were in Baltimore. Q: How scary was your father’s study for it so I could one day take Did you learn anything from any of heart attack? that. I haven’t come across that just those guys? PASHOS: I tried to be as in con- yet. But I love education. PASHOS: Man, each and every trol as I could be. But when he’s next Q: You’re also into Greek mythol- high-caliber player I’m around, I like to you sweating and screaming and ogy. What makes it so interesting to to take certain things from. I was in pain it’s tough. He’s yelling at me you? blessed to play with Deion Sanders. to blow past these red lights and stuff PASHOS: I love the stories about He is the truth. There are things I and I was trying to coast through the heroics of it. But also, each and took from him. There are some guys them. Looking back, it was scary. He every one of those stories contains in this locker room that are truly could’ve died right next to me. huge lessons. I could remember tremendous players that you try to Q: Was your dad a strict discipli- hearing the stories of Icarus and learn from: their work ethic, their narian? Daedalus and these guys who tried passion, where they get it from and PASHOS: No, my mom was. She to fly. Then the Gods taught them a their lifestyle. I remember how was the one that hit us hard when we lesson. Everything had a lesson. It tremendous Deion was about his were younger. She didn’t spare the was pretty neat as a kid growing up body. I started playing with him rod at all. It was rough with her. Peo- and that’s another thing I have pride when he was 37 or 38 and he was ex- ple laugh now when I tell them about in my culture. Who wouldn’t tra cautious about his body and took about her because they meet my want to be Hercules? The guy is care of it. That’s why he is who he is. mom and she’s so nice. But man, she amazing and Zeus was powerful and Q: You’ve taken a little criticism beat the tar out of us [laughing]. My all these other cool things. There’s recently about the way you’ve been oldest brother got it probably the mysticism about it. If you’ve ever playing. Would you say you’ve strug- worst. I remember one time she did- been to Greece you’d see the country gled? n’t think the way he was acting was invites imagination and things like PASHOS: I would say no. Do you respectful enough to our family. So that. I could see where the ancients play well sometimes and bad other she stripped him down to his under- could come up with stories about times? Of course. Constantly every wear and told him he could go sleep why the ocean does this, why the game, every play, I try to do better outside like a dog since he wanted to mountains were formed, and why than the last time. When [Florida] act like one. One time I said, 'Eww I certain caves were the birthplace of coach [Billy] Donovan came in here don’t want to eat this” at the dinner certain people. It’s pretty neat. and talked to us as a guest speaker, table. My folks and family actually Q: When you’re done playing, one of the things he said was to live were starving and stuff in Greece, so what will you miss most about foot- in the moment. He coached two na- my mom made sure that I starved ball? tional championship teams and that night. She said, 'If you don’t like PASHOS: A couple of things. Of that’s what he told his players. You it, get up and leave.’ I left. I came course the competition, there’s noth- have bad plays, but you forget about back down later that night hungry ing like it. This is such a high level of it and move on. That’s what I do. and she put that same plate in front competition and the wins and losses Q: You signed a five-year contract of me. So I went to bed. The next mean so much. That in itself keeps worth $24 million. Was it important morning she put those same beans in you going. You want to be the best. to do something big for your par- front of me again. I ate them up so But then, I’d also miss the cama- ents? fast [laughing]. I’ve never said any- raderie. There are a lot of people in PASHOS: Absolutely, the money thing like that since. here from many different back- has been amazing. It’s life-altering grounds, and many locations with money. I respect it even more be- The Times-Union published the different stories. But we’re all a fami- cause I know it can open doors for above on October 10. THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 20, 2007 FEATURE 7

BIBLIA: A BOOK REVIEW COLUMN Re-examining Byzantium by One of History’s Greatest Renowned Scholars

By Alexandros K. Kyrou States Army. Geanakoplos served in compare to them because it is not “a classics, education, literary forms Geanakoplos’ masterful knowledge Special to The National Herald the Allied campaigns in North history” in the conventional sense. and types, and science before pre- of Byzantium through its many Africa, Sicily, and Italy, and rose Instead, as its title intimates, Byzan- senting its epilogue. For researchers parts, coupled with his skillful inter- through the ranks from private to tium: Church, Society, and Civiliza- interested in utilizing the sources ac- pretive understanding of historical GEANAKOPLOS, DENO JOHN. captain. Before leaving Italy in tion through Contemporary Eyes, is, cording to historical period rather data, that make his brilliant selec- Byzantium: Church, Society, and Civ- 1946, he studied at the University of in the main, a collection of Byzan- than theme or subject, the book con- tion and effective illustrative use of ilization Seen through Contemporary Pisa, where he received a Doctor of tine written sources. In other words, tains a detailed chronological table sources possible on such a colossal Eyes. Chicago: University of Chicago Letters, writing his dissertation in this book is devoted to Byzantine of contents listing all of its docu- scale. Ultimately, this book is much Press, 1986. Pp. xxxix, 485. $40.00, Italian, one of the nine languages in documents. As such, this book is im- ments by historical eras. more than a compilation of docu- paperback. which he achieved fluency. In 1947, portant because it represents the This book remains an unrivalled ments; it is a work of subtle, incisive Geanakoplos was accepted into Har- first systematic attempt to treat as achievement because it is the most cognition and perception—effec- The death of Deno John vard University’s graduate program comprehensively as possible all of comprehensive sourcebook of its tively integrating, without conflat- Geanakoplos on October 4, 2007, in history, completing his doctorate the main themes in Byzantine civi- kind and, paradoxically, because ing, the Byzantines’ own thoughts marks a sad milestone for historians in 1953. During his graduate-school lization through primary source ma- Geanakoplos has succeeded in cre- on and views of their world with and devotees of history. An interna- years, he performed as the first-vio- terials. This fact accounts for the ating in it something more than current historical thinking on the tionally renowned scholar, Professor linist of the then Harvard-Radcliffe continued importance of this publi- merely a sourcebook. This monu- Byzantines’ world and views. Geanakoplos was one of the great Symphony Orchestra. cation, which has remained continu- mental work contains a scholarly ac- One can perhaps see glimpses of postwar pioneers in the establish- After brief teaching appoint- ously in print for over two decades. count of the major contours of Geanakoplos’ musical foundations ment and advancement of Byzan- ments in the Boston area at Holy As a prodigious sourcebook, this Byzantine historical development in and theoretical sensibilities mar- tine studies in the United States, ar- Cross Greek Orthodox School of volume presents scholars with a rich which chronologically contempora- shaled and artfully applied to good guably becoming the world’s lead- Theology and Brandeis University, and expansive mass of primary ma- neous sources are systematically in- scholarly result in this book. Similar ing authority on the complex of cul- Professor Geanakoplos put down terial easily accessed for limitless re- troduced to illuminate a particular to much of the music Geanakoplos tural, religious, and intellectual in- academic roots as a professor of me- search use. For undergraduate and issue. The book’s continuity is sus- performed as a gifted violinist, teraction between Byzantium and dieval history at the University of especially graduate training in tained by a running commentary, Byzantium: Church, Society, and Civ- the Latin West. To identify just one Illinois from 1954 to 1967, during Byzantine studies, in which it has selections, Part I, “The Universal built on the expert use of secondary ilization Seen through Contemporary of his many significant contributions which time his work earned for him become an omnipresent tool, the Empire,” deals with imperial image, literature, which places each trans- Eyes, contains an internal form that to the progress of his field, Geanako- recognition as one of the United book’s application and potential for succession to the throne, the imperi- lated source, or document, in its his- is classic and classical, incredibly plos’ groundbreaking research was States’ most important Byzantinists. teaching is boundless. Geanakoplos’ al court and civil bureaucracy, taxa- torical context. complex, yet graceful. Like any mu- instrumental in unlocking the criti- Geanakoplos become a recipient of book is, likewise, worthwhile for the tion, provincial administration, civil In the Prologue of his book, sical symphony, this book is a pow- cal role played by medieval Greek grants from the prestigious Guggen- general, interested reader who is law, and the senate. Part II, “The De- Geanakoplos makes clear the pur- erful work of several parts or move- scholars in spurring the Italian Re- heim and Fulbright Foundations, given, through first-person ac- fense of the Empire,” looks at the pose and objectives behind his ments, structured around principal naissance, a crucial factor behind and the wide scholarly acclaim for counts, the opportunity to see the army, the navy, and diplomacy. “The method of contextualization and in- and recurring themes and variations the West’s intellectual revival and his achievements while at the Uni- world of the Byzantines through the Church,” Part III, is divided into sec- terpretation of documents within on themes, steadily building multi- one that had neither been fully un- versity of Illinois ultimately led to view of the Byzantines themselves. tions exploring the triumph of Chris- the framework of a running com- ple layers of interaction, methodi- derstood nor appreciated before his appointment as Professor of The weighty essence of Byzan- tianity, the relationship of church mentary, a scholarly approach cally and harmoniously integrating Geanakoplos’ work. Byzantine, Italian Renaissance, and tium: Church, Society, and Civiliza- and state, the ecumenical councils which helps him produce both a all the intricate and diverse ele- Geanakoplos’ accomplished pro- Orthodox Church History at Yale tion Seen through Contemporary and dogma, the administration of highly original and incredibly useful ments and instruments of the work fessional life, as well as a marvelous University. Geanakoplos held this Eyes, is immediately established by the Church and its hierarchy, book. “This dynamic interaction be- to create a brilliant convergence, a family life shared with his wife of 48 position until his retirement in the book’s sheer organizational ex- monasticism as an institution, tween primary and secondary mate- mighty refrain, a precisely articulat- years and their two children, identi- 1987, and spent his years at Yale in panse. The book’s structure reflects monastic spirituality, worship and rials is, to my knowledge, a feature ed summation of synthesis and clar- fies him as an exemplary standard the creation of a remarkably large, a combination of analytic sophisti- hymnology, religious relics, and the found in no other book on Byzan- ity that resonates long after the con- for the proverbial “Renaissance- original, and highly influential body cation and tremendous attention to East-West ecclesiastical schism. tium. The interweaving of contem- ductor has left the stage. Deno John man.” Born in 1916 in Minneapolis, of scholarship. the intricate web of Byzantine cul- With its focus on “Social and Eco- porary sources and commentary Geanakoplos will long be missed, to immigrant parents who were Of Geanakoplos’ thirteen books, tural, institutional, and social ele- nomic Life,” Part IV contains materi- will, I hope, provide the effect of a but this opus, like his many other among the first Greeks to settle and the one that most readers are likely ments. Following an introductory al on rural life, town dwellers, reset- ‘living’ history and lend vividness to brilliant compositions, will always found the city’s Greek community, to encounter first is Byzantium: overview of Byzantine imperial his- tlement and forced migrations, com- the various phenomena that pass in enable us to learn from and be in- Geanakoplos returned to his home- Church, Society, and Civilization tory, most of the volume’s remaining merce and industry, home and fami- review” (p. xxxiv). Geanakoplos spired by Geanakoplos’ virtuosity as town after completing professional through Contemporary Eyes. mass is divided into six parts, con- ly, philanthropy, and Byzantine does, indeed, accomplish what he an historian. training at the Julliard School of Geanakoplos’ dozen other books are taining in total 333 individual amusements. Part V, “Byzantium sets out to realize. It would, howev- Music in 1939 to play violin with the what one would expect from such a source items. and the World,” is organized around er, be a mistake to identify Geanako- Alexandros K. Kyrou is Associate Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. respected authority—exceedingly Each of the book’s six parts is five concerns: the Germans and plos’ disciplined application of a rig- Professor of History at Salem Within two years, he had completed well-researched, original and highly dedicated to a major theme, and Huns; the Persians, Arabs, and Ar- orous methodological formula as State College in Salem, Massachu- an undergraduate degree in history analytic historical studies. Although each respective part contains multi- menians; the Slavs; the West; and the only, or even primary, source of setts, where he teaches on the at the University of Minnesota, and qualitatively equal to his other pub- ple subparts. To be precise, through the Turks. Part VI, “Byzantine Cul- his book’s success. Certainly his Balkans, Byzantium, and the Ot- in 1942 he enlisted in the United lications, this book is difficult to its commentaries and documentary ture,” considers the influence of the method is crucial, but ultimately it is toman Empire. A Daughter’s Revenge is on the Menu, So Expect a Meal Served Bitter Cold

By Charles Isherwood perhaps a measure of the hazards less two-hour running time, never New York Times too — of strict textual fidelity. The allows the ferocity to diminish. Even play is set on a bare, rounded stage the tender scene in which she is re- NEW YORK – In many contempo- covered in straw. A few stone slabs united with her brother, Orestes rary productions of Greek tragedy, and an altar are the only furnish- (Apostolis Totsikas), registers only the role of the chorus can be a dis- ings; the facade of the palace of as a minor lull in the buffeting tides tracting device. Standing around Mycenae is a wall of matte silver of emotion sweeping her around the awkwardly, chattering away like panels broken only by a coffin- stage. She is compelling but ex- talking wallpaper, the chorus makes shaped door. Mr. Stein’s meticulous hausting, this Electra. us feel every year of the distance be- traditionalism extends to using pre- But not exactly moving. The tween the drama as it was con- cisely 15 actors in the chorus, in scholar and translator David Grene ceived more than 2,000 years ago keeping with one of the innovations has written that “Electra” is “per- and the drama as we know it today. Sophocles brought to the conven- haps the best-constructed and most The quiet revelation of the Na- tions of tragedy. unpleasant play that Sophocles tional Theater of Greece’s new pro- In a program note Mr. Stein de- wrote.” The triumph of its blood- duction of Sophocles’ “Electra” at scribes the play as a “pure revenge thirsty heroine cannot wrench our City Center is in the graceful atten- drama,” in contrast to the versions hearts the way the downfall of Oedi- tion the director, Peter Stein, brings of the story by Aeschylus and Euripi- pus does. to bear on this often troublesome des. “Injustice occurs,” he writes. Here too Mr. Stein’s production convention. He understands and “Orestes clears it by killing the tres- is faithful to the spirit of the play, underscores the primal importance passers, and everything is solved.” easier to admire than to endure of the chorus in this chilly drama of Game over. comfortably, particularly because revenge exacted with an almost This straightforward — even the necessity of reading supertitles monstrous glee. blunt — approach is borne out on- can be irksome. (The play is per- Electra, grief-haunted and ob- stage. As Clytemnestra, Karyofyllia formed in Greek, using a full adap- A scene from the National Theatre of Greece's production of "Electra,'' which ran from October 10-14 at New sessed with dreams of retribution Karabeti, clad in a striking green tation by Mr. Stein and the actors.) York's City Center. Actors include: Stefania Goulioti (Electra), Apostolis Totsikas (Orestes), Karyofyllia Karaabeti for her father’s death, is a figure of dress with a plunging neckline, is I found my attention continually (Clytemnestra), Lazaros Georgakopoulos (Aegisthus), Miltos Sotiriadis (Pylades) and Yannis Fertis (Tutor). almost inhuman passions. She loves hardly a morally ambiguous figure drawn away from the draining spec- too much, hates too much, grieves whose violent death will engender a tacle of Electra’s storms to the nu- deman; music composition and di- das, artistic director. At City Center, tra), Lazaros Georgakopoulos with a single-mindedness that can complex response. anced responses of the chorus. The rection by Alessando Nidi; choreog- 130 West 56th Street, Manhattan, (Aegisthus), Miltos Sotiriadis (Py- be wearisome. Sharing her despair Tossing her voluptuous hair and young, talented actresses whom Mr. raphy by Lia Tsolaki; modern Greek (212) 581-1212. Through Sunday. lades), Yannis Fertis (Tutor) and Ko- but scaling it down to human di- strutting like the evil queen of a Stein has cast to perform the role translation by Minos Volanakis; Running time: 2 hours. ra Karvouni (Chrysothemis). mensions, the chorus in Mr. Stein’s fairy tale, she is corrupt to the core. have worked hard to individualize stage text version by Mr. Stein and WITH: Stefania Goulioti (Elec- staging is the crucial mediator of (In the David Leveaux staging on their performances, even as they the cast. Presented by the National tra), Apostolis Totsikas (Orestes), The New York Times published our response to Electra’s frenzied Broadway in 1998, Claire Bloom’s move and sing together with re- Theater of Greece, Yannis Houvar- Karyofyllia Karaabeti (Clytemnes- the above on October 12. feeling. These women cannot turn Clytemnestra was a moving, sympa- markable fluidity. (The haunting away from her cruel, pained, im- thetic figure.) music is by Alessando Nidi; the ploring eyes, and so we must bear Nor does Mr. Stein temper the graceful choreography by Lia Tsola- witness too. outlandishness of Electra herself. ki.) Each face responds with a dif- The Greek troupe’s regular visits Played with steely intensity and ra- ferent measure of terror, sympathy, to City Center have become little- zor-sharp edges by Stefania Gouli- despair or joy to the ghastly family heralded highlights of the fall the- oti, she enters crawling from under drama playing itself out before it. ater season, brief though they are. the wall of the palace, like a rat. Be- It is probable — and certainly to (“Electra” runs just through Sun- grimed and bedraggled, at times she be hoped — that none of us will day.) This year theater aficionados seems literally warped by grief. know the depths of anguish experi- have reason to be particularly grate- Electra’s obsessive misery can be enced by the mighty men and ful for the company’s arrival, be- kept from overwhelming her only women of Greek tragedy. But this cause this production occasions the through constant motion. As she “Electra” powerfully illustrates the tardy American theater debut of Mr. spits her bitterness and bile at the emotional price that those who Stein, the German director of inter- chorus, or her sister, or her mother, merely bear witness pay, too. It re- national renown whose work has she crawls, runs and stalks the stage minds us, if any need reminding never before been seen in the Unit- with a hand broom, scraping away these days, that human suffering is ed States (aside from his production at the straw as if to clear an endless contagious. of Verdi’s “Falstaff,” which was space to match the dimensions of ELECTRA staged at the Brooklyn Academy of her suffering. By Sophocles; directed by Peter Music in 1989). Ms. Goulioti, who is onstage for Stein; sets and costumes by Dionis- The words German and director, almost all of the play’s intermission- sis Fotopoulos; lighting by Jady Wei- when paired today, may conjure up apprehension in theatergoers with an allergy to radical reworkings of classic texts. “Regietheater,” or di- Yiayia και Papou, rector’s theater, the bugaboo of tra- ditionalists everywhere, has become Give a X/mas Present for Life! a byword for violent deconstruc- tion. A GREEK LANGUAGE COURSE German though he may be, Mr. Visit Stein actually shares this aversion to directorial presumption. Acclaimed www.speakgreeknow.com for his productions of work ranging from Chekhov to Shakespeare to TO FIND: Schiller (he also directed the world premiere of David Harrower’s dra- 1. SPEAK GREEK in 2 MONTHS speed course ma “Blackbird,” seen here in a dif- 2. A variety of Greek Language courses ferent production last season), Mr. 3. Tutoring via Internet and Telephone Stein speaks in interviews of the pri- macy of the author’s words, and his Contact technique involves intensive collab- oration with his actors on interpre- Helen Dumas tation of text. Tel.: 301-373-0808 Mr. Stein’s fuss-free “Electra” bears this out, illustrating in its clar- E-mail: [email protected] ity and focus the rewards — and 8 OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 20, 2007 Princess Katherine of Greece, 94, Sister of Three Kings Andrew Demetropoulos, 76

LONDON – Lady Katherine Bran- Army and Navy. tried to make her accept a screen of- particular satisfaction". The major's Gifted Math Teacher and Friend dram, formerly Princess Katherine Her early life was a mixture of fer. mother was the subject of several of Greece and Denmark, was born being a royal princess and a virtual The monarchy was restored in press inquiries. She told them that By George Berkin Demetropoulos earned master's de- on May 4, 1913. She died on Octo- gypsy, as the Greek Royal Family Greece in November 1935, with her the Princess sometimes helped her The Star-Ledger grees in mathematics and philoso- ber 2, 2007, aged 94 went in and out of exile. During the brother George II as King. The fol- in the kitchen, and stated: "It isn't phy at New York University and a The last surviving great-grand- First World War, Princess Kather- lowing year she and her sister, every day you become the future CEDAR GROVE, N.J. – Andrew doctorate in philosophy from daughter of Queen Victoria ine's parents were accused of being Irene, returned to Athens, where mother-in-law of a princess." Demetropoulos was just 9 years old Stevens Institute in Hoboken. Lady Katherine Brandram was a pro-German, and relations between she undertook social and welfare The wedding was set for April when his father died, leaving the He also collected thousands of naturalized British citizen, a shy, Britain and Greece were strained. work. The Greeks judged her "open, 1947, but King George II died of a young boy, together with his wid- books on mathematics and philoso- sweet natured widow, who had Their lives were often in danger. In- vivacious and unaffected". At the sudden heart attack three weeks be- owed mother, to care for his phy, his wife said. He was especially lived in a small house with a garden deed, the young Princess Katherine outbreak of war in 1939 she joined fore. Princess Katherine was in the younger twin sisters. fond of Alfred North Whitehead, at Marlow for the past 60 years. had to be protected against the dan- the Greek Red Cross, working in an Royal Palace when he was taken ill. His mother, a Greek immigrant, the ancient Greeks and C.S. Lewis. Unassuming and bird-like in ap- ger of kidnapping, while her early operating theatre, and becoming ac- Instead, his successor, King Paul, her hardly spoke English, so much of Mathematics and philosophy pearance, latterly cared for by a memories were of machinegun and customed to caring for the war second brother, was best man, the task of educating the girls - both appealed to Mr. Demetropoulos be- nurse, and visited often by her son rifle fire. In 1916 she was carried wounded. She frequently nursed air wearing his customary monocle, 6 - fell to the young Mr. cause of their sense of order, his and his family, she gave no hint of two miles in her mother's arms from force men she had known socially in and a mourning band. The ceremo- Demetropoulos. wife said. "It was just the orderli- her extraordinary past. Yet she was Tatoi, the residence of the Greek peacetime. ny, both Anglican and Greek Ortho- He took up the task with relish. ness of it, the answers he could the daughter of a king, the sister of Royal Family, part of which had In April 1941 Princess Katherine dox, took place in the private ball- With a blackboard near at hand, get," Patricia Demetropoulos said. three kings and a queen, the aunt of been burnt by the secret police. A accompanied her brother, Crown room of the palace. The Armed Ser- Mr. Demetropoulos began lessons. A few years back, Mr. a king and two other queens and a year later, aged 4, she accompanied Prince Paul, his wife, Frederika, vices gave her a dowry of Pounds "From the time he was a little Demetropoulos donated hundreds first cousin of the Duke of Edin- her parents into exile in Switzer- their children and Princess Aspasia 10,000 and the gendarmes of kid, he would teach," his wife, Pa- of books to Montclair State, and de- burgh. land. and her daughter Princess Alexan- Greece gave her a diamond bracelet tricia, recounted. "That's how he cided to move his office at home She was born Princess Katherine Constantine was King of Greece dra of Greece, on their flight from and Pounds 4,000. Thereafter, the would play." from the basement to a room on the of Greece and Denmark, the third for a further two years between Greece in a Sunderland flying boat. couple left for Baghdad, where she That early habit set the course second floor. Both rooms had and last surviving daughter of King 1920 and 1922, before abdicating They went to Crete and Egypt, and began the roving life of a British for a lifetime. For 35 years, until he shelves from floor to ceiling, and Constantine I of Greece. Her three and going once more into exile. He finally she and Crown Princess Army officer's wife. retired in 2001, Mr. Demetropoulos while he was away, his wife helped brothers, George II (born 23 years left Athens on the night of Septem- Frederika and the children settled in When they settled in England, taught mathematics at Montclair move some books. before her), Alexander I and Paul I ber 30 and sailed to the Sicilian cap- exile in South Africa. For four years King George VI granted the Princess State University. "I just put the books in what I were kings of Greece in succession, ital, Palermo. Queen Sophie, she was completely without news of the title of Lady Katherine Bran- A resident of Cedar Grove since thought was a nice color against and one of her sisters was Queen Princess Katherine and Prince her sister, Queen Helen. dram with precedence as the daugh- 1973, Mr. Demetropoulos fell in his color," his wife recalled, laughing. Helen of Romania. She was the last Nicholas accompanied him. On Jan- They made their home in a tiny ter of a duke. This title she used in driveway about 10 months ago, Mr. Demetropoulos was aghast. "It surviving great-granddaughter of uary 11, 1923, Princess Katherine five-room bungalow and cooked for England. She was amused that she sustaining a brain injury, his wife was comical to see his face when Queen Victoria. (One great-grand- was one of the family who rushed to themselves. had to pay the College of Arms said. (the books) were out of order, she son survives, aged 91, Count Carl her father's bedside when he fainted Princess Katherine nursed for six Pounds 25 to regularize the situa- On Saturday, Mr. Demetropou- said. Johann Bernadotte.) Princess in the Hotel Villa Igiea and died months at the Wynberg Military tion. Lady Katherine was a guest at los died of those injuries in the Se- "He was always very meticulous Katherine was a late addition to the without regaining consciousness. Hospital in Cape Town, and then the present Queen's wedding in lect Specialty Hospital in Rochelle about details," said William Parzyn- Greek Royal Family and her birth, at Thereafter the family spent long did voluntary war work for two and 1947. Park, an acute care facility, his wife ski of Little Falls, a fellow mathe- the Royal Palace in Athens in May years of exile in Florence, living at a half years at the Tombani House, Lady Katherine and Major Bran- said. He was 76. matics professor at Montclair State 1913, came at a traumatic time in the Villa Sparta, where Princess run by St Dunstan's, where she dram lived first in Eaton Square, but Born and raised in Newark, Mr. University and longtime friend. the history of Greece, not long after Katherine became a keen painter. cared for blinded casualties from later retired to Marlow. Dick Bran- Demetropoulos was a proud son of "When his son was younger," the Balkan War, and just a few From her earliest childhood she had the Western Desert. She worked un- dram died there after a difficult ill- Greece. His parents, from different Parzynski added, "someone asked weeks after the assassination of her English governesses and went to der the name of Sister Katherine. ness in 1994, aged 82. Greek islands, were wed in Cuba in him, `What does your father do?' grandfather, King George I of school in Broadstairs, Kent, and to After the war she returned to One of Lady Katherine's last pub- an arranged marriage, his wife His son replied, `He prepares.'" Greece, in Salonika. Her mother, North Foreland Lodge in England. Egypt and on sailing to London in lic appearances was at the wedding said. In addition to his wife and son, Queen Sophie, was a daughter of Her mother died in January 1932, Ascania in 1946 to join her brother, of Crown Prince Paul of Greece in As for Mr. Demetropoulos, he Constantine Demetropoulos of East the Empress Frederick of Germany and thereafter she made her home King George II, she met a Royal Ar- the summer of 1995, which she at- met his future wife - a very non- Hanover, Mr. Demetropoulos is sur- and a sister of the Kaiser. Relations with her sister Queen Helen, still at tillery officer with a Military Cross, tended in a wheelchair. She also at- Greek Patricia Martin - at a Greek vived by a daughter, Christina between her parents were at a low the Villa Sparta in Florence. Major Richard Brandram, the son of tended the Duke of Edinburgh's dance when she showed up with Demetropoulos of Cedar Grove, ebb, and indeed, in 1912, her father In 1934 she was a bridesmaid a retired prep school master from 80th birthday service in St George's her Hellenistic friends. The couple and two sisters, Elisa Demetropou- had taken a mistress, Paula von Os- (with the present Queen) to her first Bickley, Kent. She was seasick on Chapel in June 2001. was married on Nov. 23, 1969. los and Demetra Demetropoulos, theim, sometimes known as cousin, Princess Marina, when she board, but met him again as they Lady Katherine is survived by her Mr. Demetropoulos earned a both of East Hanover. Princess of Saxe-Weimar. Thus the married the Duke of Kent in West- docked at Liverpool and they agreed son, Paul, born in 1948, and her bachelor's degree from Rutgers A funeral service was held birth of Princess Katherine caused minster Abbey. In 1935 she made a to lunch together. Three weeks later three grandchildren. University in Newark and served Wednesday at Saints Constantine & some surprise in royal circles. At her round-the-world trip, visiting Holly- they were secretly engaged. In Feb- stateside (at Fort Dix) in the Army Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Or- christening, she became a god- wood as a tourist, but was forced to ruary 1947 King George of Greece The Times published the above on during the Korean War. ange. Burial was in Prospect Hill daughter of all the men of the Greek leave in haste when publicity men announced the engagement "with October 4. His first teaching assignment Cemetery, Caldwell. Arrangements was at Hillside High School, where by Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral he taught for seven years. In 1966, Home. he began teaching at Montclair State. The Star Ledger published the Father Emmanuel Gratsias, 66, Believed in Community While teaching college, Mr. above on October 13.

Continued from page 1 According to Ms. Christopoulos, Fr. Gratsias believed in the commu- CLASSIFIEDS cancer. Right away, and with strong nity’s potential and taught all its faith in God, he started the treat- members to love, respect and care ment recommended by his doctors. about their community. HELP WANTED (718) 728-8500 Last week, he was taken to the hos- “We are all so proud of him,” she Not affiliated with any pital because of an infection. He said. JOURNALISTS WANTED other funeral home. stayed there until early Friday Fr. Gratsias was born in the Nation’s leading Greek American when they released him upon his United States; however, his family newspaper needs reporters and as- APOSTOLOPOULOS request. came from the island of Naxos in sistant editor for English weekly Apostle Family - “He patiently fought the disease, Cyclades. paper. Exceptional writing/report- Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - always having in mind his beloved “Sometimes, he would joke with ing skills and bilingual fluency a Funeral Directors of community of Brookville which he us by saying that Naxos was the must. Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips RIVERDALE served for 31 consecutive years and best island in the country,” Ms. and cover letter to 718-472-0510 FUNERAL HOME Inc. of course his family,” Ms. Zafeiria Christopoulos said. “He was a very or [email protected]. 5044 Broadway Christopoulos, a family friend and calm and respectful man, he was 111609/01 New York, NY 10034 member of the community council, the one who made us love this com- (212) 942-4000 said. munity.” FUNERAL HOMES Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE In the letter he sent to members The Holy Resurrection Commu- of the community, Fr. Gratsias nity was founded in 1976 and until CONSTANTINIDES LITRAS FUNERAL HOME asked for their prayers for him and 1981 was using a Methodist FUNERAL PARLOR Co. ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, his family, stressed “the power of Church in Glen Cove for service 405 91st Street INC FUNERAL HOME faith”, urged the members of the purposes. Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 83-15 Parsons Blvd., community to avoid pointless dis- In 1981 the community was us- (718) 745-1010 Jamaica, NY 11432 cussions about his sickness and Rev Fr. Emannuel Gratsias ing a Roman Catholic Church for its Services in all localities - (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 asked them to do whatever is best services and in 1996 the Holy Res- Low cost shipping to Greece for the community. from 7-9 p.m. His funeral took always wanted to expand the com- urrection Church was built in Fr. Gratsias’ casket was taken to place on October 19 at Locust Val- munity at Glen Cove. He would go Brookville. On Sunday May 15, ANTONOPOULOS TO PLACE YOUR and displayed at the Church of the ley Cemetery, on Ryefiled Road in through the area’s white pages, he 2005 the Church was inaugurated FUNERAL HOME, INC. CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: Holy Resurrection in Brookville Locust Valley, NY. would locate all the Greek names by Archbishop Demetrios and more Konstantinos Antonopoulos - (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, (1400 Cedar Swamp Road) on Oc- “He was a very dynamic man and then he would call them to let than 300 members attended. The Funeral Director E-MAIL: tober 18 from 6-9 p.m. and on and also very active in the commu- them know there is a Greek-Ortho- total cost for the construction of the 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., classifieds@ thenationalherald.com Thursday from 3-5 p.m. and again nity,” Ms. Christopoulos said. “He dox church in the area.” Church was $7 million. Astoria, New York 11105

DEATHS Expand your mind... The National Herald Bookstore ■ DALLAS, BESSIE V. ly gatherings and her holiday meals Theodore Stavru, 58 Ebb Tide, Palm port for his parents, sisters and broth- (718) 784-5255 WATERFORD, Conn. – The Day re- were extraordinary. She was a lovely, Coast, FL 32164-6278) or to the er during the tumultuous times of ported that Bessie V. Dallas, 78, warm and gracious person who charity of the donor’s choice. World War II and the Greek Civil War. passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, touched all who knew her with her Andreas came to Calgary in 1958 as 2007 in New London. She is survived smile. The funeral was held on Octo- ■ TSIMOURIS, GEORGIA one of the original employees of by her husband George; her son ber 17 at Saint Sophia Hellenic Or- BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The Belling- Western Aluminium, where he George; her sister Mary Vallas Pos- thodox Church in New London. ham Herald reported that Georgia worked for thirty years. Afterwards ner; her nieces Rebecca and Bessina; Memorial donations to Saint Sophia Tsimouris, 92, passed away on Fri- he opened his own window compa- her great nieces and nephews Rebec- Church (200 Hempstead St., New day, October 12, 2007 in Belling- ny, Bestway Windows in 1990, to ca, Bennett, Holly, Leila, John, Photi, London, CT 06320) or the American ham. She is survived by her children which he served as President until John, Nick and Chris Vallas Jr. She Heart Assoc. (5 Brookside Drive, Gus Tsimouris and John Tsimouris; 2001. In the years since his retire- subscribe was predeceased by her brother Wallingford, CT 06492). her grandchildren Emmanuel and ment he enjoyed many months of PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD Christopher Vallas; and brother-in- Georgia Tsimouris; and her brother travel, olive harvest and time spent via the post-office: law Louis Posner. She was born on ■ STAVRU, GEORGIA George Koutsogiannis. She was pre- with family in Greece each year. 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SIGNATURE:...... ception following the opening of the ton, DE 19806), St. George Greek He was born in Petrina, Lakonia, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST new Niantic River Bridge. Her festi- Orthodox Church (9426 Little Rd., Greece on November 24, 1928. Be- or e-mailed to: val dinners were legendary among New Port Richey, FL 34654), St. fore immigrating to Canada in 1955, [email protected] those who knew her. She loved fami- John’s Orthodox Church (c/o Fr. he was a pillar of strength and sup- THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 20, 2007 GREECE CYPRUS 9 Nia Vardalos Filming Next Movie at Acropolis

ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- In 2002, Vardalos, 45, plays a tour guide Nia Vardalos bagged her dream guy in the movie, parts of which have in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wed- already been filmed at Delphi and ding. ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Yesterday, a real life dream of Olympic games -- a big deal for a hers came true: the Winnipeg-born girl brought up Greek. actress gained rare access to the an- "I'm just a girl from Winnipeg. I cient Acropolis as the backdrop for write these ideas and somehow an upcoming comedy. they happen," she said. "Imagine how I feel being here Growing up "we came here very shooting a movie ... I can't believe often. I have cousins from America, things like this can happen to me," from Australia and we all met up Vardalos said late Friday before the here. I have so many memories of Acropolis shoot. being here." The scene will appear in the ro- Director Donald Petrie denied mantic comedy My Life in Ruins, al- suggestions the script had been wa- so starring Richard Dreyfuss, and tered down to secure access. follows a decision by Greek author- "If the script had had a paintball PHOTOS: EUROKINISSI ities to relax long-standing restric- war in ancient Olympia, I think A 2.3-ton marble block part of the Parthenon frieze depicting three youths leading two oxen for sacrifice during an ancient religious pro- tions banning any commercial use they would have said no," he said. cession is opened and admired in the new Acropolis Museum in Athens on Sunday, October 14, 2007. of ancient sites. Authorities vetted "The only major restriction for the film script for historical accura- us is that we treat the sites as they cy and convened a panel of senior are. We don't bring in fake Roman Acropolis Statues Begin Transfer to New Home archeologists to give final approval. columns," he said, smiling.

Continued from page 1 Heritage list of monuments on the forms their new home. Unofficially, to cooperate over their creation - it is March 26 this year. however, this rendezvous with his- here. By comparison, the British Mu- to the Greek goddess of victory. It dates back to the golden age of tory (no sculpture has formally left seum's Duveen Galleries, the setting Greece is still lobbying for the re- Athenian democracy which began in the site in 2,500 years) allowed the for the 88 pediment statues, frieze turn of the Elgin Marbles -- part of the fifth century B.C. Greeks to show off a spectacular ex- panels and metopes that Lord Elgin the iconic structure of the Support for Return of Marbles hibition space that has been on the began to remove from the Parthenon, which were removed by Rising drawing board for more than 30 Parthenon in 1801, have never agents of Britain's ambassador to Guardian columnist Helena years. seemed as paltry or as small. the Ottoman Empire Lord Elgin. Smith has already written in an Oc- Over midday cocktails, Athenian With the top-floor of the plethor- They were taken to London in tober 14 column that the time has officials could finally debunk the ic, three-storied new building repli- the early 19th century and Greece come for the marbles to return myth that they have nowhere to dis- cating the exact dimensions of the has demanded their return for home. play the Periclean masterpieces. Parthenon, the sculptures can be decades, but the British Museum “The days when the Greeks With the Attic light filing through its presented in their correct positions which eventually purchased them played hardball with the British Mu- great pane windows, and the re- and original configuration, just as has long argued they should remain seum over the Parthenon marbles splendent sun-soaked Parthenon they appeared on the temple. In in London. ended long ago. Today, it is with an temple seemingly within reach, the places where the sequence of statu- "We hope that within three air of conciliation and collaboration fact suddenly became blindingly ary is broken, the Greeks have de- months all the relics will have been that they approach Europe's longest clear: this is the place where all the cided to dramatize the loss by in- transported to the new museum," Li- running cultural row. In fact, for the treasures that once adorned this stalling mesh-covered plaster apis said Thursday. contemporary Greek lobby, actions iconic monument should be kept. copies of the originals in London. "The millions of visitors to the now speak much louder than words. No other locale can claim so ex- Symbolically, the Greeks made new museum will be our best allies It was in this spirit that the new quisitely to be their natural home. If sure that the first antiquity to be air- for the return of the Elgin Marbles." Acropolis Museum opened its doors there is one backdrop that can re- lifted by crane from the Acropolis One of the world's most visited to dignitaries on Sunday. Officially, mind visitors of the essential con- was a 2.5 ton slab that had once AP PHOTO sites, the Acropolis was formally the excuse was the inaugural trans- nections between democracy and been part of the Parthenon's 160m Actress Nia Vardalos talks to reporters about the upcoming romantic proclaimed as the pre-eminent mon- fer of antiquities from the rocky hill classical beauty - the very notions Ionic frieze depicting the Pana- comedy 'My Life in Ruins' at the ancient Acropolis hill in Athens, on ument on the European Cultural to the glass-walled behemoth that that inspired Pericles and Pheidias thenaic procession in honor of Saturday, October 13, 2007. Athena. Sixty per cent of the frieze, extravagant in execution as no oth- er in classical art, is in the British Museum, which also has the only pediment statue with its head in- tact. Greece Announces Tough If only in the name of scholar- ship, it is clear that these pieces should be reunited. And the Greeks Illegal Migration Laws are willing to go to any length to collaborate with the British Muse- ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greece on cult spot, Voulgarakis said, as the um (in negotiations that have be- Wednesday announced a tough country is a border state for both come increasingly amicable they new approach to combating illegal the European Union and Schengen have, for example, proposed ex- migration, including increased sea zone. As an archipelago with hun- changing any number of other an- patrols, amid a rising tide of undoc- dreds of uninhabited islands, tiquities in return). By the time the umented migrants reaching the Greece also faces problems in pa- new Acropolis Museum opens next country's shores. trolling its shores. autumn, it is their hope their ac- Authorities have detained 6,185 More EU support was also need- tions (and, in this case, the stones) undocumented migrants so far this ed, he said. On Sunday, EU-coordi- will speak louder than any legal ar- year, the vast majority attempting nated sea patrols in the central gument over the ownership of the to reach Greek land aboard rickety Mediterranean — under a mission objects. boats in the country's eastern and called Operational Nautilus — And the tide appears to be turn- southern seas, Merchant Marine were terminated for the season. ing in their favor. Repeated polls Minister Giorgos Voulgarakis said. Voulgarakis said the head of the have shown that the proportion of More than 3,500 were detained Turkish coast guard would visit Britons supporting the return of the on Samos alone this year, com- Greece on Nov. 5-7 to discuss a sculptures far exceeds the number pared with 1,580 for all of 2006, sharp rise in migrants arriving from of those who still believe they the U.N. High Commissioner for Turkey — despite a 2001 bilateral should be kept in Bloomsbury. Refugees said, urging the closure of agreement to jointly fight the prob- When visitors to the new museum the island's overcrowded detention lem. stand in front of the artworks, it will center. Earlier this month Greece be a question that they, too, will The Greek merchant marine blamed lax border controls in have to ponder. As a result, one minister unveiled new measures to Turkey for the problem, while thing seems clear: the moral pres- crack down on illegal migration Turkey has said Greece uses rough Greek officials successfully moved the first of the ancient Acropolis' sculptures to a new glass and concrete sure on the British Museum is only and people smuggling, including methods to force immigrants back. museum at the foot of the citadel. A total of 4,500 artifacts will make the 400-yard trip in six weeks. going to increase.” 37 high-tech vessels to begin pa- Greece was long a country of net trolling off Greece's southeastern emigration until waves of Balkan islands, working out of Kos, migrants began flowing across its Rhodes, Symi, Mytilene and other northern border in the early 1990s. area ports. The direction is now from the GREEK SPORTS Illegal immigration poses "an southeast, mainly by sea, and in- exceptionally difficult situation ... volves migrants from Asia, the (which) affects all of society," Voul- Mideast and Africa. garakis said. "Each instance that we "Tomorrow the situation could face is a separate human tragedy." be totally different," Vougarakis Greece Qualifies for Euro 2008 with Win in Turkey The measures also include more said. international cooperation, efforts Ministry figures show ISTANBUL, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Eu- Turkey went close to equalizing late into productive attacking injury time. to smash human smuggling rings, Afghanistan to be the main source ropean champions Greece qualified with five minutes remaining when moves. "We are leading in the final and closer interaction between of undocumented migrants to for next year's tournament with a 1- Arda Turan fired in a shot which This was Greece’s second win stretch of our race but do not think Greek ministries, the police and the Greece, followed by Iraq, the Pales- 0 away win over Turkey on beat Greece keeper Konstantinos this week. They beat Bosnia 3-2 on we are through yet," Greece coach navy, he said. tinian territories, Somalia and Wednesday courtesy of a 79th- Chalkias but his effort rebounded Saturday, October 13. Otto Rehhagel told reporters. "A Each year thousands of migrants Egypt. minute goal from Ioannis Amana- off the post. The defending champions react- goal is a goal when the whole ball pay high fees to people smugglers On Tuesday, Greek authorities tidis. The home side had been lacklus- ed quickly after the Bosnians equal- passes the line and we are mathe- in an effort to reach Europe. Many rescued another 20 undocumented Amanatidis secured the win af- ter for most of the match, with their ized early in the second half, scor- matically not through yet." die in the effort. aliens from Afghanistan in the sea ter a Georgios Samaras pass cut determination to get their cam- ing twice in 15 minutes to seal the Rehhagel, seeking an early goal, Greece is in a particularly diffi- off Chios island. through the Turkey defense and paign back on track failing to trans- match. Bosnia pulled one back in unusually fielded three strikers to put him through clear on goal. The pile on the pressure. striker raced into the penalty area The Greeks' efforts paid off after and lobbed a shot over the lunging 10 minutes when Angelos Charis- Turkey keeper Volkan Demirel. teas headed a cross by Christos The win lifted Greece to 25 Patzatsoglou onto the bar, saw his Cargo Ship Sinks, Captain points in Group C, seven clear of rebound shot blocked by defenders Turkey with two games remaining. but tapped it in with his third at- Killed, 7 Crew Rescued Norway leapfrogged Turkey into tempt. second place with a win in Bosnia Giorgos Karagounis came close and host Turkey next month. in the 24th minute but had his pow- THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) – A with the other vessel as it was leav- "We had lots of chances and erful drive from 20 meters tipped cargo ship carrying coal sank in the ing Thessaloniki, about one kilome- should have scored more goals but over the bar by Adnan Guso. northern Greek port of Thessaloni- ter outside the port, authorities in the end it worked out well for Greece could have scored again ki after colliding with another ves- said. us," Amanatidis said after the in the 39th when Charisteas com- sel, authorities said. The 187-meter (614-foot) Dubai match. bined well with Yannis Amanatidis The captain of the Greek- Guardian, sailing from Singapore, Turkey's defeat piled fresh pres- and Fanis Gekas but the latter's flagged Diamond 1 was killed, the was carrying metal ores. The vessel sure on the side who have failed to close-range effort was saved well regional governor said. Seven other was not abandoned and was suc- keep up their challenge for top spot by Guso. crew members were rescued. The cessfully tugged to port. after winning their first four match- The Bosnians grabbed an ship sank after colliding with the Giorgos Tsamaslis, the regional es, including a 4-1 defeat of Greece equaliser in the 54th minute with a Panama-flagged Dubai Guardian, government's environmental offi- in the away fixture in March. curling free kick by Mirko Hrgovic, the city's port authority said. cer, told The Associated Press that "It's a great victory after the un- who was sent off a minute later for "The captain died heroically. He divers were examining the hull of fortunate result in March. The team a hard tackle on Angelos Basinas. stayed with the ship," Regional the sunken ship, at a depth of about showed great character and soul The Greeks went ahead again Governor Panayiotis Psomiadis told 16 meters (52 feet), and that float- and we earned a great qualifica- two minutes later when Gekas state-run ET-3 television. ing barriers were being set up tion," said Greek keeper Costas chested down a beautiful chip by The 67-meter (220-foot) Dia- around the site in case of a fuel leak Chalkias. Basinas and fired past Guso. Nikos mond 1, carrying coal, collided from the Diamond 1. Turkey must beat Norway and Lyberopoulos added a third in the Bosnia to secure the second berth 72nd, a minute after coming on, into the finals. with a fine volley after first hitting Samaras played an important the post with a header. role in stirring the Greek side after Greece's Ioannis Amanatidis, left, runs with the ball as Bosnia-Herze- The Bosnians scored their sec- replacing Angelos Charisteas with govina's Branislav Krunic tries to stop him during their Euro 2008 ond in injury time when substitute half an hour remaining, creating Group C qualifier soccer match at the Olympic stadium of Athens, on Vedad Ibisevic pounced on a deflec- www.thenationalherald.com his own chances as well as setting Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007. Greece then beat Turkey 1-0 on Wednesday, tion in the box to slot the ball past up Amanatidis. to officially qualify for the tournament. Nikopolidis. 10 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 20, 2007

The National Herald LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A weekly publication of the NATIONAL HERALD, INC. (ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΗΡΥΞ), reporting the news and addressing the issues of paramount interest United States Foreign Policy with the French, but would the What does this mean for the to the Greek American community of the United States of America. Dictated by Foreign Threats Turks dare to do the same with the United States and its foreign poli- TO OUR READERS United States? cy? Well, for one thing, it shouldn’t Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris To the Editor: Our interests and friendship go mean anything. And while we can The National Herald welcomes Last Wednesday, October 11, both ways, so why would Turkey and should be asked questions letters from its readers intended Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos the Foreign Affairs Committee vot- want to threaten the U.S. over about our decisions, we certainly for publication. They should in- Managing Editor Evan C. 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Zachariades Granted, Turkey cut off military ties “loyal” friend go? Washington, DC Periodical postage paid at L.I.C. NY and additional mailing offices. Postmaster send change of address to: THE NATIONAL HERALD, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 COMMENTARY A priest’s priest Turkish Ignorance Is Anything But Bliss… Rev. Emanuel Gratsias, Father Manny, who shepherded the Lord’s flock at the Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville for 31 years, died of pan- By Panagiotis Hanley called all the time and while he did campaign against the Armenians world and weaker people in the fu- creatic cancer at home earlier this week. He was only 66 years of age. Special to the National Herald not know of the recall of the Turk- and that many Turks also died in ture. Not to mention the fact that He was larger than life. A big-built man, with an easy smile and a great ish ambassador, he speculated that the chaos and violence of the peri- we ourselves become the biggest heart, bi-lingual he was the church, he was the symbol of that suburban In the last few days something the reason for such a recall could be od. …the events of the era were hypocrites on the world stage! community on Long Island’s north shore. very important has been unfolding benign or routine in its nature. In tragic for both Turks and Armeni- For those who wonder what the And he was the driving force, the organizer, the fundraiser, the heart and if you have been paying close atten- his closing remarks on the Turkish ans and that hundreds of thou- repercussions will be towards the soul behind the construction of a new multi-million dollar church edifice tion to world news. It has not re- issue, he concluded that the State sands died in ‘mutual killings’.” U.S. from Turkey; I would point out which will now serve as a monument to his dedication, devotion and love for ceived the attention it deserves, be- Department feels that this is the I am not too sure this statement that the U.S. relationship with his parish. cause those in politics, who oppose wrong resolution at the wrong will come as comfort to the Armen- Turkey is more one way then most This past August, he sent a letter to his parishioners, shocking the people the resolution, are doing their level time. Condoleezza Rice called the ian peoples. The issue remains sen- people realize. Turkey benefits of that beautiful community beyond belief. best to down play the merits of the resolution “problematic for every- sitive in Turkey because for genera- much more than the U.S. does from “Beloved parishioners, I write to share some news and ask your prayers,” resolution. I am speaking of course thing that we're trying to do in the tions the government there has our diplomatic relations. During he wrote. “In January, I was diagnosed with cancer… At this difficult time, I about H. RES. 106 (House Resolu- Middle East.” Furthermore, the brainwashed its people into believ- the start of the Iraq war Turkey re- ask three things from you, my extended family. First I ask for your prayers… tion 106) and S. RES. 65 (Senate President, Secretary of State Con- ing that it was just a war and ‘we fused to allow U.S. warplanes to We believe in the power of prayer, and we ask you to share in asking for the Resolution 65). This resolution is a doleezza Rice and Defense Secre- lost people too.’ Again this goes be- navigate their airspace in the open- Lord’s healing, and for His walking with us at these trying times… Second, non-binding resolution in which tary Robert Gates said passage of yond the ludicrous and well be- ing days of the war. Turkey is the at this time I ask for myself and my family to avoid specific discussions… the United States will acknowledge the resolution would hurt relations yond insulting to the Armenians as quintessential embodiment of the Third, God has blessed us with this new church and parish center… I am not the fact(s) (if it is passed), to recog- with an important U.S. ally. (Ibid.) well as the rest of the world. The market haggler. In other words, for stopping and certainly hope that neither will you.” nize the “massacre” of Armenians Normally, I am very supportive United States most certainly has a everything that they ‘allow’ the U.S. And we doubt there is any member of that parish who did not reciprocate in the early 20th century was in of the Bush administration (for full duty and an obligation to go for- to do, the price is much higher than his love. The statement on the parish website fully reflects the way his parish fact, genocide committed by the disclosure I am a conservative-re- ward with this resolution and make it is ultimately worth. Turkey is a feels: “It is because of him that we are where we are today, both as a parish Ottoman Turks. The Turkish gov- publican) yet in this particular case the Turks face the light of what re- poor floundering country that has and as individuals. He was our priest, our leader, our mentor and our friend. ernment lashed out over the last I am left shaking my head and won- ally happened in the first part of the made its way throughout history on He married many of us, and he baptized our children and grandchildren. We few days at the US government dering just what could our nation’s last century. the backs of other less fortunate love him dearly, and will miss him more than our words can express.” stating, “In the case that Armenian leaders be thinking by denying For Greek Orthodox Christians, peoples; the Armenians being just Father Manny was a priest’s priest. He was a priest who did his part with allegations are accepted, there will what is obviously an act of geno- this is an important resolution for one such ethnic group among love, understanding and dignity. He is no longer among us. May his memory be serious problems in the relations cide. Secretary Rice’s idea that this what should be obvious reasons. If many. The difference is that since be eternal. between the two countries, said resolution is counter to everything Turkey is not held accountable for the end of the Ottoman period they President Abdullah Gul in a letter we are trying to do in the Middle the way they have dealt with the Ar- have managed to clean themselves to President Bush.” East goes beyond ludicrous! menians, then there is no way that up and they do it in a suit and tie. Turkey’s ambassador Nabi Sen- Among others, one of the reasons they will ever have to face what There is no care from the Turkish A good doctor soy was quoted as saying the fol- the United States went into Iraq they have done, and continue to do, government for past wrongs, nor is lowing: “...the resolution's passage was to over throw a dictator (Sad- to the Patriarchate of Constantino- there a desire to even acknowledge Greek American physician Andreas Tzakis, the doctor treating his Beati- would be a very injurious move to dam) who tried the same thing on ple. Historians have pointed to the that there was even a problem to tude Christodoulos of Athens & All Greece, found himself at the center of a the psyche of the Turkish people.” his own people, the Kurds in north- fact that Hitler used the ‘model’ of begin with. Turkey is a country storm created by some of his colleagues in Athens last week who ludicrous- (Ibid.) As of yesterday afternoon ern Iraq. This is a point that admin- the Armenian genocide for the plat- which seeks validation from the ly claim he is somehow responsible for the unfortunate turn of events. here in the United States major istration officials have seen fit to form from which to launch his final world community (the U.S. most of It was rather simple to detect the jealousy in of some of his colleagues – news media outlets were reporting emphasize on every possible occa- solution on the Jewish peoples dur- all) so that we would look at them that he was chosen instead of them to treat His Beatitude – and some of the that the Turkish ambassador had sion concerning our country’s mili- ing WWII. Darfur, Rwanda, and not as the monster that they are but business interests behind it. been recalled to his native Turkey. tary activity in Iraq. Turkey has countless other places throughout a friend and ally. They seek en- There was also however another reason at work: mixing politics with a US government officials, specifical- long sought to sweep this issue the world all also scream out for this trance in to the EU (European purely medical emergency. ly, Thomas Casey –U.S. State De- along with many others under the resolution to be affirmed by the Union) to further that validation Dr. Tzakis has been castigated by some of his “peers” in Greece for bring- partment Spokesman, stated on rug, so that in effect, ‘the problem United States. To deny the truth, and rape the world community ing the Archbishop to the United States. Greece has good doctors, they ar- CSPAN, that he could neither con- will just go-away’. CNN further re- the United States takes a terrible once more, blissfully walking away, gue, and they also make liver transplants. firm nor deny that the ambassador ported that, “The issue remains risk of allowing history to repeat it- wondering why so many are so up- No one would dispute that Greece, like most other European countries, had in fact, been recalled. He went highly sensitive in Turkey, where self, as well as, to allow dictators set. Yes indeed Turkish ignorance has many excellent physicians. As a matter of fact, many Greek doctors have on to state that ambassadors are re- many insist there was no organized and despots to run afoul of the is anything but bliss! either studied or conducted post-doctoral research right here in the United States. The issue, however, is how many liver transplants has a top-flight sur- geon in Greece performed compared to a top-notch doctor in the United PRESS CLIPPINGS States, and how well trained and equipped his supporting team and labora- tories are to handle such a procedure. Isn’t it interesting that most successful people overseas rush to the United States in cases of a medical emergency? Is that just a coincidence? We are certain Dr. Tzakis does not need anyone to advocate for his med- We Can Still Learn Valuable Lessons From Socrates ical expertise. Nor do we feel obligated to support him because he is a Greek American. We consider all Greeks everywhere as brothers and sisters. By Beverly Darling vor against Sparta. It turned out to them for their concern and then did conditions, were capable of elect- But his credentials speak volumes: Dr. Tzakis has performed more than WorldNews.com be a tragic mistake. the unthinkable, proclaiming his ing tyrants and pursuing blind am- 4,000 liver transplants. And as a colleague of his at the University of In 415 BC, Athens navy disem- sentence should be to dine at Pryta- bition. Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center told Father Thomas, Christodou- Trying to find comfort the other barked 50,000 of its finest troops neum at the public’s expense! This Above all, Socrates challenges los right-hand man, “You should be proud that Dr. Tzakis is Greek.” day after learning about President on the shores of Sicily. The Atheni- honor was reserved only for the the current thinking about self-in- Furthermore, Dr. Tzakis has earned our respect with his dignity; his stay- Bush’s veto of children‘s health care ans found themselves outnum- most distinguished citizens of dulgent liberties. The Ancient ing above the fray; his carefully chosen words in speaking to the media; and and the leaked memo stating the bered and trapped. The majority of Athens. In saying this, Socrates was Greeks defined freedom as the his full and thoroughly responsible briefing to his important patient. United States still tortures, not to the soldiers were slaughtered. Back satirizing the verdict and inferring right to participate in government While it is true that both His Beatitude and Dr. Tzakis were unlucky, they mention the continued funding of in Athens, the rulers tried to keep that the Athenians and political and the polis, not as the right to are not responsible for being forced to abort the transplant operation in the the death and carnage in Iraq, I sat this defeat secret. However, a few elite were incompetent and mad. choose and pursue one’s own pri- face of cryptically advancing cancer. down and once again read the story surviving soldiers made their way Just before his execution, vate or personal goals. Even Peri- of Socrates. After all, Western Civi- back to Athens with news of the Socrates still thought of others as cles claimed that if a man does not lization, including America, is sup- horrific and senseless sacrifice. In- he bathed himself, so the women share in the political life of the city posed to be modeled after ancient stead of remorse and a change of would not have to do so. He drank and state and only minds his own Ever the bully Greek culture, thought, and princi- course, a group of reactionaries the hemlock, a poison used to exe- business, then he is useless. (1) In ples. used this military debacle as an ex- cute criminals, and died a painful other words, for Socrates individ- The United States and Turkey are on a collision course, according to an (The Greeks actually received cuse to seize power. The Thirty death. However, he became a mar- ual freedom was useless, unless of editorial in the Financial Times. In a statement broadcast nationwide, Presi- many of their ideas from the Egyp- Tyrants, as they were called, ruled tyr and a living hero, for in ques- course, it contained deep seated dent Bush waved the national security card, warning that our troops in Iraq tians, Mesopotamians-modern day through fear, intimidation, and ter- tioning and examining Athenian wisdom, knowledge, an intellectu- would pay a heavy price should the House Foreign Affairs Committee pass Iraq, Persians-modern day Iran, ror. life, Socrates showed that glory al grasp of major issues in the the Armenian Genocide resolution. Eight former secretaries of state signed a and India.) Athenians, now seething with was not necessarily won dying on a world, and courage to participate letter to the same effect, as did the current Secretaries of State and Defense. After the death of Pericles, a anger due to the ill-fated invasion distant battlefield, but in examin- and act in public and the life of the Not that what was in the resolution was false or unproven. What it stated skillful politician and respected of Sicily and its losing war with ing one‘s own conscience, beliefs, city-state. is what everybody already knows: The Ottoman Turks practiced genocide general who initiated limited de- Sparta, looked for a scapegoat and society, and government . Socrates’ against the Armenians in 1915. But our leaders claimed this would offend mocratic reforms leading to Athens someone to blame. They chose death also revealed that a misin- WorldNews.com published the the Turks, “key allies” of the United States, who would disallow use of their so-called Golden Age, Socrates re- Socrates, who all along questioned formed populace, under certain above on October 11. base in Smyrna for the war in Iraq. alized that Athenian freedom and the war with Sparta, the invasion of For their part, the Armenian community brought six women, survivors of its citizens’ participation in public Sicily, the Athenian gods, the Thirty the Genocide, to the committee floor. life was on the verge of collapse. Tyrants, and what was left of Did they need to do anything else? Therefore, he started to question Athenian democracy. Socrates be- Committee Chairman Tom Lantos, the only Jewish Holocaust survivor to and criticize many of the underly- lieved he had been ‘assigned’ to Don’t miss our biannual serve in the House, declared that it was a question of conscience and voted ing assumptions, commonly held Athens to be, as he called it, the in favor of the legislation. So did the majority of Committee members, with beliefs, and the political processes gadfly of a large lazy horse. He a 27-21 vote. that were important to many would sting, arouse, and reprove The Turks went into a frenzy. They went as far as to recall its ambassador Athens. the lethargic horse-Athenian citi- in Washington for consultations. In the midst of this internal soci- zens and rulers, never ceasing to Books They asked their parliament to rubber stamp their decision for incursions etal and political assessment, settle in one place for long. S PECIAL I NSERT against the Kurds in northern Iraq, the only friends the U.S. has in the area, Athens was at war with Sparta. The The Athenians were enraged and the only area living in peace and relative prosperity. war was going terribly wrong. even more with Socrates and ar- Once again, the Turks demonstrated how untrustworthy and unreliable When several commanders were rested him and charged him with they are as allies, and how ready they are to jump ship when they sense unable to save their troops during a denying the existence of the gods weakness, as they do now on the American side. And once again, they try to naval battle, upon their arrival in and corrupting the youth. The real bully their way through. Athens they were publicly tried and reasons, however, were his criti- The Greeks, on the other hand, have freely provided use of Souda Bay, found guilty. Their punishment cism of the Thirty Tyrants and the the most important naval and air base in the Mediterranean, for no other would be simple: Execution. In the belief that Athenian democracy had reason than that they are America’s friends and allies. courtroom, it was Socrates who turned into ‘mob rule.’ The all-vol- Washington should be able to draw some conclusions from this, but will stood-up and questioned such a unteer jury found him guilty. With a it do so? sentence, likening the jury and calm demeanor, Socrates did not Athenian leaders to misguided apologize, nor did he try to explain tyrants. away the charges. He happily told The ruling elite of Athens, who the court that at least he knew his The Acropolis Museum in the beginning welcomed and en- prospect, which was death, where- couraged the war with Sparta, did as theirs was still unknown and left The transfer of the Parthenon’s antiquities to the new Acropolis drew the not listen to Socrates. They went to the heavens to decide. attention of an international audience. Such is the meaning and importance ahead and executed the generals Now 70 years of age, Socrates to humankind of these wonders fashioned by the hands of the Ancient and hoped Socrates would go away. was given one last chance to re- Greeks. The job is a monumental task, and it will take at least another four Next, they devised a foolish plan to cant. The court offered him the pos- Coming soon... months to complete. invade and occupy Sicily, which sibility of naming his own sentence. But when it does, the new museum, will “protect and maintain the an- was not at war with Athens. In do- His friends pleaded with him to To advertise or to obtain rates: cient monuments like no other,” as Culture Minister Michalis Liapis said. ing this, they hoped to gain an ally apologize and even offered to pay tel: (718) 784-5255 ext. 101, e-mail: [email protected] And now the British Museum will have one less reason not to return to and much needed resources, and to for Socrates’ release, but he re- the Elgin Marbles. tilt the balance of power in their fa- fused. Instead, Socrates thanked THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 20, 2007 VIEWPOINTS 11 LETTER FROM ATHENS Congressman Gus Bilirakis Is Being Targeted in 2008

Freshman Congressman Gus for being fair and ac- Congressman Bili- Cyprus.” Bilirakis, Republican of the 9th complishing his key rakis, a member of the Speaker Pelosi responded affir- View to the Acropolis, No Congressional District of Florida, is priorities. His leader- Committee and co- matively. On October 9, 2007 she doing an outstanding job for his ship resulted in laws to chair of the Congres- brought H. Res. 405 to the floor of constituents and for the Greek make communities sional Caucus on Hel- the House and it passed unani- Buildings in the Way American community. But he safer, improve trans- lenic Issues, was mously. needs our financial support in his portation, reform gov- pleased with the bipar- The three Democratic chal- Athens used to be a the way of that. Those first reelection campaign. ernment, recognize tisan support for his lengers are well-financed. It is very beautiful city, in some who do say it’s more Unfortunately the Democratic the sacrifices of Ameri- resolution and the important that Gus has adequate places at least: neo- important for tourists Party is targeting Congressman ca’s veterans, and ex- prospect of Congress funds to run a full and vigorous classical buildings ad- than for the residents Bilirakis. There are three Democ- pand the role that lending its support to campaign. jacent to those remain- of the two buildings to rats vying for the Democratic nomi- community health the July 8 peace One year ago, Gus Bilirakis was ing few with links to its have a good view of nation to oppose him in the general centers play in making by EUGENE T. process. a little-known state representative ancient glory; marble- one of the world’s election. health care more avail- ROSSIDES “The Committee in Florida. Today he is one of three crafted masterpieces, greatest man-made Gus Bilirakis, Republican from able to lower-income has acted decisively to- new Greek American Congressmen which inspired in their achievements. But as Palm Harbor, was elected to Con- individuals. Special to day to demonstrate its fighting for our issues. In his first design architectural he stood looking at the gress on November 7, 2006, to rep- Early in his career, The National Herald support for a construc- nine months in Congress, Gus, in paeans to the past, museum, next to the resent Florida’s Ninth Congression- Gus volunteered on his tive and transparent addition to H. Res. 405, has co- when it mattered what doomed buildings, al District, which includes portions father’s congressional campaigns, process toward a reunification of sponsored and/or initiated, H. Res. a building looked like, by ANDY George Karatzas, an ar- of Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsbor- interned for President Ronald Rea- Cyprus,” said Bilirakis. “The imple- 1456, the House version of Ameri- and was art itself. DABILIS chitect from Athens, ough counties. gan and the National Republican mentation of the July 8 Agreement can Owned Property in Occupied But today, one of said, “They should not Born on February 8, 1963, Gus Congressional Committee, and would make it possible for a Cyprus Cyprus Claims Act, H.Res.627 and the more depressing Special to be demolished. They learned about the importance of worked for former Representative that is unified under a bi-zonal, bi- H.Res.620 supporting the removal moments a visitor has The National Herald belong to the Athenian public service early in his life from Don Sundquist (R-Tennessee). Gus communal federation with a single of Turkish occupation troops from is the vast gray land- heritage.” his father, Michael Bilirakis, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree sovereignty, single international Cyprus, H.Res.373 urging Turkey scape of “polikatikies,” the rapidly- With him was Stewart Brown, an represented the Ninth District in from the University of Florida in personality and single citizenship to respect the rights and religious built apartment buildings thrown architect from Edinburgh, Scotland Congress from 1983 to 2006. The 1986, and a J.D. from Stetson Uni- with respect for human rights and freedoms of the Ecumenical Patri- up for greed and necessity over the who the decision to raze them is an elder Bilirakis also instilled in his versity in 1989. Gus then ran the fundamental freedoms for all archate, H.Res.356 regarding FY- last 40 years, grimy structures so “absolute disgrace. The competition son pride in his family heritage and Bilirakis Law Group in Holiday, Cypriots.” ROM, H. Res. 2526 to designate ugly you can’t even look at them; rules said that the buildings should civic-mindedness, both of which Florida, specializing in wills, trusts, H. Res. 405 acknowledges the Greece for the visa program, a reso- their dwellers so desperate for some stay up. It’s just so that the restau- Gus proudly exhibits today. and estate planning. He also taught key terms of the July 8, 2006 agree- lution recognizing Greek Indepen- hint of relief from the canvas of con- rant terrace can stay in place.” He In Congress, Gus works in a bi- government classes at St. Peters- ment, particularly the formation of dence Day, a resolution honoring crete, they pile huge pots of green also said the museum should have partisan manner to make home- burg College. a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation AHEPA’s 85th anniversary, and a plants on tiny balconies under grit- been designed around the build- owners’ insurance more affordable, Gus lives in Palm Harbor with with territory allocated to the resolution honoring the people of covered awnings. ings, and called for a human chain improve education, lower taxes, in- his wife, Eva, and sons Michael, Greek and Turkish communities Crete for service during WWII. You would think Athens would to stop the bulldozers. crease access to quality health care, Teddy, Manuel, and Nicholas. within a united Cyprus. Gus also headed a group of have some sense of reverence for A petition outside 17 Areopagi- protect veterans’ benefits, ensure Bilirakis Resolution on Reunifi- Speaker Pelosi responded affir- Members in urging the Secretary of the handful of gems which remain tou Street has garnered more than the long-term viability of Social Se- cation of Cyprus matively State to expand the visa waiver as buildings that matter, such as the 5000 signatures in two weeks to curity and Medicare, strengthen On Wednesday, September 26, Bilirakis encouraged Speaker program for Greece. Gus under- two at 17 and 19 Areopagitou protest the planned demolition. In- homeland security, and make gov- 2007 the House Committee on For- Pelosi to take up the measure be- stands the need for a unified Street, facing the cobbled pedestri- side the building is the office of an ernment smaller and smarter. He eign Affairs unanimously passed H. fore the full House and for both Cyprus based on American values an walkway which starts at the architectural firm, which includes has introduced more legislation Res. 405, a bipartisan resolution in- Cypriot leaders to take the initia- and an end to the Turkish occupa- Acropolis Metro station and winds Manolis Anastasakis, who said, “It’s than any other Member of the troduced by U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bili- tive and move toward sustained tion. Gus has been a needed voice around the base of the Acropolis to a very special building. It’s a monu- 110th freshman class. rakis (R-Fla.), which supports the progress in implementing the July for Greek Americans across the na- the Thissio Metro. It’s a walkers ment.” He said he believes there is Gus is the first Greek American implementation of a United Na- 8th Agreement. tion. When it comes to the issues haven, a delight on a warm night, still hope to stop the destruction but Congressman to serve as a Member tions-brokered agreement toward “More than 33 years after the di- that matter to our community, we one of the few places in the city is anxious because “the bureaucracy of the Subcommittee on Europe of the reunification of Cyprus. vision of Cyprus, it is important can be sure that Gus will represent where you can amble uninterrupted in Greece doesn’t have an urban the House Committee on Foreign On July 8, 2006, Republic of that both sides now move forward us zealously. by cars. Part of the pleasure is look- culture.” Fellow resident and archi- Affairs. He also serves as a Member Cyprus President Tassos Pa- on a dialogue that can pave the way As a first term Congressman, ing at these buildings. But look fast, tect Nikos Rousseas said, “We have of the House Committee on Home- padopoulos and Turkish Cypriot for a more sustainable and lasting Gus is being targeted. Our Greek because they will soon be gone. everything on our side, but we have land Security as-well-as its Border, leader Mehmet Ali Talat agreed to peace,” said Bilirakis. “I urge American community must act now Just behind the two four-story to fight an administration and bu- Maritime, & Global Counterterror- an UN-sponsored framework estab- Speaker Pelosi to move this impor- to keep this next generation of na- Art Deco marble and mosaic trea- reaucracy, which is difficult.” ism Subcommittee and the Trans- lishing a set of principles for the tant resolution before the full tional political leadership in place. sures designed in 1930 by architect The building of the museum, de- portation Security & Infrastructure Greek and Turkish Cypriots to find House for a vote. It is now time for I urge every reader to make a Vassilis Kouremenos, which stand layed for years, was stalled previ- Protection Subcommittee. He also common ground and ensure a last- this Congress to act in expressing contribution today to help ensure as reminders of how buildings can ously when archaeological trea- serves as a Member of the House ing peace and reunification. its support for the unification of that Gus Bilirakis has the resources be art, is their antithesis, a $178 sures were discovered underneath, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and to remain in Congress. An immedi- million, 226,000 square-meter glass so it has been built on stilts and its Subcommittee on Disability As- ate contribution of $2,300, $1,000, box that is the New Acropolis Muse- glass floors so people can see what’s sistance & Memorial Affairs. He is $500, $250, $125, $100 or the um. It was an idea envisioned by ac- underneath. Too bad they won’t be Chairman of the Republican Policy most you feel comfortable giving tress Melina Mercouri, back when able to see what’s just outside, Committee’s Task Force on Veter- will be the money Gus needs in she was Minister of Culture, to fi- where the real problem is that the ans Affairs. Additionally and im- these crucial months of the current nally bring home the Elgin Marbles rear of the buildings on Areopagi- portantly, Gus is the Senior Fresh- campaign. stolen from the Parthenon 185 tou Street aren’t as pretty as the man Whip of the Republican Party. There are many who can afford years ago by a British ignobleman, front, so instead of spending some Prior to his election to Congress, the maximum of $2,300 allowed by loot illegally kept in the British Mu- money to fix them, the bright idea is Gus was overwhelmingly elected to the campaign finance law. I have seum under the false pretense that to knock them down. The huge four terms as a member of the Flori- contributed this amount to Gus. there wasn’t any safe place in trees in front are next to go. da House of Representatives. Dur- There are a great many who can af- Greece for them. The decision to destroy the ing his tenure in Tallahassee (1998- ford $1,000 and $500, and I believe Museum officials and the vul- buildings was sealed when a 12-12 2006), he chaired several promi- practically everybody can afford tures who pretend to safeguard cul- vote of the Central Archeological nent panels, including Crime Pre- $250, $125 or $100. Please con- ture argue that now there will be, Council (KAS) was broken, not by a vention, Public Safety Appropria- tribute as much as you can. but are more worried that people member who favored saving them, tions, and the Economic Develop- Checks should be made out to sitting in the new museum’s terrace but by the Culture Ministry’s Secre- ment, Trade, & Banking Commit- “Gus Bilirakis for Congress” and cafe sipping $10 coffees won’t be tary-General, Christos Zahopoulos, tee, gaining valuable expertise that mailed to P.O. Box 606, Tarpon able to have a good view of the whose vote to condemn them was will benefit him in Congress. He Springs, FL 34688. Please act to- Acropolis. The buildings were listed counted twice, the way elections quickly became known as a consen- day. It is important to our commu- by the Government for protection, are conducted in Greece. sus-builder who worked across par- nity. and design competition for the mu- Athanasios Paliouras, a respect- ty lines for the common good, as seum stipulated they would be ed scholar and professor of Byzan- well as for focusing on constituent Mr. Rossides is President and saved. That was before former Min- tine Archaeology at Ioannina Uni- service and being accessible to Founder of the American ister of Culture George Voulgarakis versity and a member of KAS, voted those he represented, traits he con- Hellenic Institute and a former had a slide show for journalists that for their razing. “The problem is not tinues in Congress. Gus Bilirakis, Republican from Palm Harbor, was elected to Congress on Assistant Secretary of the U.S. showed the buildings gone and ca- only the view,” he said. Only the Gus also won bipartisan acclaim November 7, 2006, to represent Florida’s Ninth Congressional District. Treasury. sually said they would be razed. front of the building is remarkable, Unlike Voulgarakis, whose de- he said, while other elements are gree is in economics and who has “common.” He added that the fa- twice been demoted, Mercouri had cade can be salvaged and trans- taste – and pride – in Greece, and in ferred elsewhere. 1988 designated the buildings as “The problem is not that the two Modern Greek Studies Scholars Gather at Yale monuments and works of art, the buildings hide the view of the second time they had been named Acropolis from some floors. It is that By Dan Georgakas which I will participate) has been Broumas (Brandeis University) dis- search by a larger number of schol- protected buildings, before avari- they are at the entrance of the new organized by Gregory Jusdanis cussing the translating of American ars, more funding will have to be cious politicians today were so wor- museum and create an aesthetic I am writing a week before the (Ohio State University) to explore poetry into Greek. That consider- forthcoming. Despite a recent ried about luring tourists and rev- problem to the unified place, and biannual symposium of the Modern the crucial topic of the relationship able work on modern Greece oc- uptick in support for Byzantine enue that they’d bulldoze the build- disrupt the connection of the new Greek Studies Association (MGSA) of Greek American Studies to Mod- curs independently or in disciplines Studies, the vast majority of Greek ings themselves. The museum, you museum,” all of which, of course, that will be convening at Yale Uni- ern Greek Studies and the chief other than Modern Greek Studies American financial support still see, is expected to triple Acropolis was known when the museum was versity (Oct. 18-21). The sympo- challenges now facing the scholars indicates that scholarly interest in goes to Classics departments. Such visitors to 3.5 million a year. being designed, and is now conve- sium program suggests that this of Greek America. modern Greek culture is much departments are certainly worthy It’s fortunate that Mercouri did- niently ignored. “Nearby dwellers will be one of the best convocations Greek Cinema is a topic of grow- broader in scope than it may ap- of funding, but they enjoy consider- n’t live to see the piece of architec- have come to the point to overesti- of scholars of modern Greece in ing scholarly interest. Two panels pear at first glance. able non-Greek support and the at- tural heresy which stands 1,000 feet mate the value of these two build- some years. This circumstance re- will be dedicated specifically to No symposium can cover every tacks on them generated some from one of the world’s greatest ings by depreciating at the same flects the efforts of various persons Greek film and others will refer- conceivable topic to be sure, but years ago by a combination of mod- monuments, which has been stand- time the fame of the unique world- within the MGSA to revitalize it as ence films in various ways. A coup obviously lacking are many presen- ernists and Afro-centric national- ing for 2,500 years. The museum wide monument of the Acropolis,” an intellectual and scholarly force. for the MGSA is the participation of tations regarding contemporary ists have subsided. probably won’t last 50. It is sup- he said. Over forty panels/events/lec- Despina Mouzaki, the director of political problems. There is nothing Modern Greek Studies, on the posed to be the place which houses The truth is that most Greeks tures involving nearly 150 scholars the prestigious Thessaloniki Inter- on Turkish-Greek relations, the other hand, enjoys very little non- the last precious parts of the don’t care about architecture or old will tackle a wide variety of topics. national Film Festival and Athina Cyprus conundrum, the FYROM Greek support. If there is to be sub- Parthenon atop the Acropolis, 4,000 buildings, and that’s why so many A fourth of the presenters work in Kartalou, one of the editors of In A problem, EU-relations, or current stantive research on topics such as ancient statues, friezes and other have been razed already, and why institutions in Greece and another Foreign Land (Se Xeno Topo), a US-Greek interactions. No one will the consequences for Greece if Koso- artifacts whose transfer using three others crumbling ruins could have third come from a wide range of consideration of immigrant themes examine Greece’s role in the post- vo becomes an independent Alban- giant cranes to the new museum been restored to make Athens as at- prestigious universities in Europe in Greek cinema. Mouzaki and Kar- 9/11 world in relationship to the ian state, the future of the Greeks in has begun. The works are so pre- tractive as Rome. The World Ar- and the Near East. This wide par- talou were prime organizers of the Arab world. No one will explain America, or the structural problems cious they have been insured for chaeological Congress and the ticipation indicates some positives twenty-six films on immigration how the Armenians have finally of the Greek economy, the Greek $568 million. Greek Architectural Society want and perhaps some negatives about presented at last year’s Thessaloni- succeeded in bringing the Armen- American community needs to step “The new museum will serve to the buildings saved, as does the the Modern Greek Studies pro- ki International Film Festival and ian Genocide to the national Amer- up to the financial plate. Long term protect the Parthenon and its mar- Greek branch of the International grams in American institutions. they are now presenting some of ican stage while our issues remain there is a need to create genuine bles, and it will renew the call for Council on Monuments and Sites, Among the weighty positives is those films in the United States. in the sub-basement of political think tanks, perhaps one on each the reunification of the marbles to but this destruction is a done deal that the personnel in Modern Most of these remarkable works consciousness. One must ask why coast and one in the Midwest. Using their birthplace… it is a world duty because what counts in Greece is Greek Studies programs who are previously have not been available no group of scholars in our twenty- the larger existing programs as a to civilization,” said new Culture money and nothing else, and the the backbone of the MGSA have to American audiences. odd Modern Greek Studies Pro- base is probably the best option, but Minister Michalis Liapis, the new people who’ve made this decision demonstrated an ability to attract A long-standing criticism of grams is prepared to present re- many models exist. water-carrier bagboy for the pur- would knock down the Acropolis if some of the best scholars in the Modern Greek Studies programs search on such topics. Part of the More immediately, Greek Amer- blind Government. Space has been it were blocking the view to where field to their premiere public event. and the official activities of the answer is that the programs are not icans need to engage more dynami- set aside for the Elgin Marbles, they bank. This wide representation is not a MGSA is the paucity of work relat- presently structured to serve as the cally with the programs in place. which will never be returned, but windfall, but reflects a determined ed to politics, economics, and histo- dynamic center or fulcrum of schol- Even modest assistance, such as not for 17 and 19 Areopagitou Mr. Dabilis was the New England effort to facilitate the broadest pos- ry. That paucity will be redressed to arly research in America on mod- support for the existing three jour- Street, which includes the home of editor for United Press Interna- sible range of participants and top- some degree in the forthcoming ern Greece. nals dedicated to Modern Greek Vangelis Papathanasiou, composer tional in Boston, and a staff writer ics. symposium. A number of panels What emerges from even a casu- Studies would be invaluable. We of the film score for “Chariots of and assistant metropolitan editor A committee of two dozen schol- will be tackling political themes al survey of the programs in place is must understand that absent quali- Fire.” at the Boston Globe for 17 years ars evaluated every proposal. I can such as the Truman Doctrine, the that the majority mainly revolve ty scholarship shaping our own Apart from an avaricious few, no before relocating to Greece. His personally verify that no proposed Marshall Plan, and the Junta era. around Greek language instruc- thinking, we will remain unable to one wants the buildings knocked column is published weekly in the presentation was rejected on ideo- The ethnic dynamics involving tion. This is crucially important to exert significant influence on pub- down so that visitors from Iowa and National Herald. Readers interest- logical or thematic grounds. The re- Greek Jews, Muslims in Thrace, the maintenance of a Greek cultur- lic or academic opinion in America Japan can have a clear view of the ed in contacting him can send e- jected material was thought to be and Albanian immigrants are al presence in America, but it also or abroad. The 2007 symposium of Acropolis. The buildings aren’t in mails to [email protected]. technically flawed or to offer no among the numerous ethnic issues means the number of full-time aca- the Modern Greek Studies Associa- new insights into topics exhaustive- addressed. The contemporary rele- demic lines available for other top- tion demonstrates anew that there ly addressed in the past. Neni vance of Greek leftist theorists will ics are few and the funding for re- is a dynamic tri-continental passion GUEST EDITORIALS Panourgeri (Columbia University) be examined in a panel focusing on search is extremely limited. The for Modern Greek Studies. Hun- chaired this effort and deserves the work of C. Castoriades, N. programs are simply not designed dreds of scholars are doing signifi- The National Herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of views congratulations for the happy re- Poulantzas, and P. Kondylis. in a manner that promotes exten- cant work. We need to do more for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s sults. What is both hopeful and trou- sive research, particularly in non- than simply applaud their achieve- name, address, and telephone number and be addressed to the View Two topics that most interest me bling about the symposium speak- literary areas. Nor do many of the ments. Points Editor, The National Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY as a scholar, Greek American Stud- ers from the United States is that programs offer advanced degrees. ies and Greek Film, will be well rep- most of them do not teach in Mod- The programs in short are not re- Dan Georgakas is Director of the 11101. They can also be faxed to (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e-mailed resented. Half-a-dozen speakers ern Greek Studies programs. Ex- search centers. The scholarly works Greek American Studies Project to [email protected]. Due to considerations of space will directly address Greek Ameri- amples are as varied as Harry Kara- that do emerge from full-time fac- at the Center for Byzantine and we enforce a strict 1,400-word upper limit. We reserve the right to edit for can topics and Greek America will halios (U of Notre Dame) address- ulty largely reflect individual com- Modern Greek Studies, Queens repetitiveness, diction and syntax. We regret that we are unable to ac- figure in the discussion of several ing the “gaze” in Greek cinema, mitment, often at personal finan- College—CUNY. He can be knowledge or return manuscripts, published or unpublished. other panels on broader topics. A Maria Kuntz (independent scholar) cial sacrifice of some kind. reached at smyrnapress@hot- luncheon panel/discussion (in on health care in Greece, and Olga If we want a broader range of re- mail.com. 12 ARTS THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 20, 2007

AP PHOTOS Top Right: Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, left, and his wife Natassa, center, speak with Greek director Yannis Smaragdis during the premiere of his movie ''El Greco'' outside the Pallas theatre in central Athens Monday, October 15, 2007. The title refers to Domenicos Theotokopoulos, one of the most influential Greek painters of all times, who is more widely known as "El Greco." Bottom Right: A woman looks at paint- ings of St. Veronica, left, and La Santa Faz, one day before the "El Greco and his workshop" exhibition opens to the public, at the museum of Cycladic Art in Athens on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Left: A man looks at the painting of St. Sebastian. The exhibition will run until January 5, 2008, includes 56 works from major museums of Spain, United States,, Hungary and Switzerland. El Greco Exhibition Opens in Athens, as New Film Released on Master Artist

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Long The show, at the N.P. Goulandris ternational cast that opens in cine- pupils and assistants, including his sions, El Greco was obliged to main- Born in Crete in 1541, El Greco faces and swirling colors are all the Foundation-Museum of Cycladic mas here Thursday. The movie is di- out-of-wedlock son Jorge Manuel, tain a workshop with assistants who worked in Italy and Spain. His high- rage in Athens, as a major exhibition Art, focuses on the output of Greco's rected by Greece's Iannis Smaragdis, who probably joined the workshop were good enough painters to com- ly individual art, with elongated fig- on El Greco coincides with the re- large workshop in Spain, where the with a score by fellow-Greek Vange- in the mid-1590s and eventually be- plete or add to many of the works he ures, vibrant colors and disregard lease of a new film on the Greek- painter - whose real name was lis Papathanassiou, who wrote the came a partner. personally started, as well as ap- for the classical rules of painting, born master. Domenikos Theotokopoulos - lived Academy Award-winning score for From his move to Spain in 1577 prentices," Hadjinicolaou said. was prized during his lifetime but "El Greco and his workshop" from 1577 until his death in 1614. "Chariots of Fire." until about 1588, Greco worked Eight of the works are signed by later fell out of favor, to enjoy strong brings together 45 oil paintings and Spain's Queen Sofia and Greek Film producers are also organiz- mostly alone, according to curator the master himself, including St. acclaim in the 20th century. other works by Greco from muse- Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis ing an exhibition of costumes and Nikos Hadjinicolaou. But popularity Veronica with the Holy Shroud from The exhibition runs until Jan. 5, ums and collections in Spain, the were to attend the official opening props from the film at Athens' cen- brought on a wave of orders that the the Santa Cruz museum in Toledo 2008, although nine paintings by El United States, Hungary and late Tuesday. Queen Sofia also tral Syntagma Square metro station. artist was unable to fulfill on his and The Adoration of the Shepherds Greco or artists from his workshop Switzerland, and opens to visitors watched Monday's first screening of Most of the paintings at the Cy- own. from New York's Metropolitan Mu- will be returned to Spain's Prado on Wednesday. "El Greco," a Greek film with an in- cladic Art museum are by Greco's "In order to carry out his commis- seum of Art. museum in late November.

Celebrating 10 years of excellence and service to the community. The National Herald is proudly presenting a special insert Commemorating the newspaper's weekly English edition And the life of the Greek American community's in its TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Next week - October 27, 2007